Friendships are meant to lift us up, but sometimes they do the opposite. Between packed schedules, endless to-do lists, and life constantly pulling us in different directions, it's easy to miss the ...

Friendships are supposed to be a two-way street. Yet, sometimes we find ourselves stuck in a cycle where it feels like we're the only ones making an effort. Welcome to the world of one-sided ...

Friendship is often described as one of life’s greatest buffers against stress and loneliness. But when the balance tips and you find yourself giving far more than you receive, the relationship can ...

My Instagram poll on your most common friendship struggles revealed that issues with reciprocity hover at the top. For advice on navigating these issues, I want to tell you about my driver, Ted. On ...

Dear Abby: I have been friendly with “Blair” for 20 years. During this time, I’ve taken her to doctors' appointments and made dinner for her and her family after her mother and stepfather died. When I ...

Pexels/RedditFriendships don’t always last forever, and that’s normal. In this woman’s case, she realized one of her friends isn’t such a good friend, so she has slowly stopped inviting her for things ...

Dear Eric: I’ve been friends with “Mikey” since we were about 9 years old. We are now 61. We grew up in the same neighborhood as kids, have moved around but still live in the same small town. Over the ...

Dear Annie: I am writing about a friendship that has left me hurt and confused. My husband and I have known this couple for many years. He has been our friend for decades, and when he remarried, we ...