Friendships often begin with ease. Conversation flows, time passes quickly, and support feels natural rather than negotiated.

Even if you're close, there are red flags that a friendship isn't worth staying in.Yusuke Nishizawa/Getty Images All friendships experience highs and lows. But if you feel like a friend puts you down ...

Birthday parties, concerts, her little sister's graduation...I showed up for it. But whenever it was *my* turn to invite her to something that was important to me, she always had some type of excuse: ...

According to the World Health Organization, loneliness is so bad that it's recognized as a priority public health problem and policy issue, with 1 in 4 people experiencing social isolation. But for ...

“Experience is the best teacher,” or so the old cliche goes, but, realistically, most of us would prefer to be forewarned about the realities of life. From how to spot a bad friend to the best ways to ...

For Chloe*, 28, there was no going back from a close friend's betrayal. "I went through a really hard time after splitting up with my first boyfriend. He refused to accept it and started harassing me ...

Have you recently experienced bad blood with friends? It turns out, Taylor Swift can help. Betrayal by trusted others, like friends, can have a deep impact on one's psyche. In essence, feeling ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My daughter acted poorly and distanced herself from one of her good friends. This is the second time in a few years she has done this. Related Articles Miss Manners: They publicly ...

We’ve all had them. Friends who bring out, not the best, but the worst in us. And by the worst in us, I don’t just mean saying or doing bad things, like swearing or smoking. These friends cause us to ...

Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan and Carrie Coon, portraying characters whose friendships get tested in The White Lotus season three.Photograph: HBO Falling out with a friend can feel oddly shameful.

Multi-hyphenate entertainer Issa Rae admits that she is not a “considerate friend” and has not regularly checked in with her inner circle in the past. However, after being labeled a “bad friend” by ...