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 ...

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 ...

One-sided friendships are like running a marathon while your teammate takes a nap at the starting line. This isn’t just a quirky metaphor it’s the lived reality ...

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 ...

Dear Annie: I wonder if you could shed some light on something that’s been bothering me. I have five girlfriends I’ve been close with for many years. I keep their secrets, I don’t talk behind their ...

Dear Eric: I became friends with one of my oldest and closest friends when we were 9 years old. In the last three years, it has been nearly impossible to see her. I routinely sent her text messages ...

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 have recently gone through a friend breakup with a friend we will call “Elizabeth.” When I first met Elizabeth, she was pregnant with her first child. After about a year, we became very ...

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 ...