Your perpetually single friend has finally met a guy she’s excited about—but it turns out he’s the kind of conspiracy-theory-spouter you two once avoided at parties. Or a pal is quitting a job to ...

You’re trying to be a supportive, empathetic friend. You listen as they outline significant challenges in their life. Maybe they’re feeling low or stressed, or there’s tension at home or in ...

Friendships are critical for mental health. We know this intuitively, and studies back it up. However, what do we do when a friend is hurting? There is no perfect way to help a friend who is ...

We often feel most loved by our friends when they show up for us in times of need — and most betrayed by them when they don't. As a psychologist and expert in human connection, I know that the hard ...

We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Hi Carolyn: One of our close friends had an affair. “Connor” was the best man in our ...