Our editors independently select these products. Making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission Have you ever felt hurt by something your friend did and never brought it up, had a ...

A lot of the language we use to describe the crucial phases of friendship is borrowed from romantic relationships: friend “crush,” for example, or friend “break up.” A friend can stick around longer ...

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 ...

It’s natural for friendships to ebb and flow, but sometimes all that’s needed is a simple plan to stay connected. The relationships with friends and colleagues you’re close to in your life will ebb ...

In a perfect world, everyone you love would be with someone who values them and treats them right. And — bonus points — that person would be someone you vibe with so you can all hang out together ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.