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My Ex-Friend Keeps Bad-Mouthing Me. What Do I Do?

Every time I think the drama’s over, someone new fills me in on what she’s said.
Life

6 Tricks for Introverts Who Want to Be More Social

Meeting new people can be surprisingly simple—if you have the right approach.
Life

The Secret to Keeping a Friend Group Alive? Thank ‘the Mom’

Call it what you want, but they’re the reason your hangouts are happening.
Asking for a Friend

My Friend’s Botox and Filler Look Terrible. Can I Say Something?

Hearing other people say she looks “botched” breaks my heart.
Life

We’re In a Friendship Recession. Are ‘BFF’ Apps Really the Solution?

A fancy algorithm may not be able to solve what, at its core, is a human problem.
Life

3 Reasons Women Have Stronger Friendships Than Men, According to a Psychologist

If Sex and the City taught us anything, it’s that sometimes your soulmates aren’t romantic at all.
Life

No, You Don’t Need to Have a ‘Best’ Friend

Being someone’s “number one” sounds great—but it’s not the way life usually works.
Life

Everyone Needs an ‘Errand Friend.’ Here’s Why.

They’re your low-effort, high-reward companion.
Life

Why Every 20-Something Needs a Friend in Their 40s

Let Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez show you the way.
Asking for a Friend

My Friend Won’t Leave Her Cheating Partner—but Won’t Stop Complaining

Am I selfish for distancing myself until she finally ends things?
Asking for a Friend

My Friend Always Gets Free Stuff by Complaining to Managers—and It Gives Me the ‘Ick’

I feel bad for the servers…and even worse about our relationship.
Life

The ‘Contrarian Friend’ Is Real—and They’re Driving Everyone Crazy

When disagreeing with you becomes someone’s entire personality.
Life

5 Subtle Signs It’s Time to Break Up With a Friend, According to Experts

Here’s how to know when a “bestie” feels more like a burden than a blessing.
Asking for a Friend

My Best Friend Keeps Ditching Me for Guys. Should I Call Her Out?

When she’s single, I’m her person. When she’s not? It’s like I don’t exist.
Asking for a Friend

My Friend Cut Me Off. How Can I Get Them to Forgive Me?

I ruined a great friendship over jealousy…and I’ve regretted it ever since.
Life

5 Signs You’re in a Codependent Friendship, According to Experts

Because not all “closeness” is healthy.
Travel

How to Survive a Friends’ Trip—and Actually Stay Friends

So you don’t suffer the same fate as that one “White Lotus” trio.
Life

‘Friendship First’ Is Our September SELF Well-Read Book Club Pick

Author Gyan Yankovich writes that the bonds between besties deserve more credit.