Friendships are important, and friendships are not always anxiety- or drama-free. Although friendships may not have the same layers and complexities of a romantic dynamic, there is still a lot to ...

Two decades ago social media promised to connect people with pals far and wide. Twenty years online has left us turning to AI ...

As researchers and humans, we are very interested in happiness. In one study project, we explore how a person’s ethics and decision processes influence types of psychological well-being. While ...

While everyone wants authentic, truthful friendships, it can be challenging to find the right balance between honesty and tact Dear Irene, I have a history of dropping friends and have wondered ...

When you bring emotional baggage to a friendship, how do you handle disclosing your backstory? Dear Irene: I have difficulty ...

There’s no shortage of advice out there on finding the One — but let’s not forget about the other loves of our lives: our friends. Close friendships are essential for a happier, healthier life.

Marisa* is Ruby Bennett’s best friend, but Ruby, 18, struggles to feel close to her. They have known each other for years, but Marisa, who didn't want us to use her last name, rarely opens up to Ruby ...

The Opinions desk put out a poll asking people to send in friendship problems they’ve been dealing with as college students. Although we only received two responses, we included hypotheticals and ...

Problem: I want to have a better year than last. It seems like a lot of things did not work out the way I expected they would. I have a friend and I use the term loosely, who did a lot to remind me of ...