No friendship is perfect, and you’re going to have ups and downs. But if you find that certain people seem to bring on ...

Alexandra Stratyner, Ph.D., is a New York City-based licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness skills training. Dr. Stratyner ...

When it feels like life is spinning out of control, sometimes the first place you need to look is at your friends.

Key Takeaways Friendships with other parents are invaluable to our mental health but there are times when those friends turn out to be harming our mental health more than helping.Toxic friends are ...

We all know the importance of fostering close social connections. Friends are great—until they’re not. Psychologists say they hear often about so-called toxic friendships, which veer away from the ...

Friends are allowed to make mistakes-at least, that's what you thought when your BFF forgot your birthday. But then she flaked on you again last week. She lied to you last month. And she's just plain ...

Realizing a friend is toxic is tricky because initially toxic folks are nice. Yet, slowly and methodically, the toxic person often convinces the other person in the friendship that they are the ...

Healthy friendships make life richer. Not only do they increase joy, but research shows they boost your immune system and may even help you live longer. For most, however, the actual value comes not ...

Dear Eric: I have been in a wonderful relationship for a year now with a man who treats me like a queen, and we have plans to eventually get married. We happen to have a mutual friend, whom I have ...

DEAR ERIC: I have been in a wonderful relationship for a year now with a man who treats me like a queen, and we have plans to eventually get married. We happen to have a mutual friend, whom I have ...