A people pleaser’s fixation on not being a burden wears on her close friends, and one wonders whether to tell her.

They start with a very good premise — “no friendship is ever a waste of time” — and go on to define the seven different types of pals. My personal favorites are “friend who can make you ...

By Philip Galanes One of my roommates began secretly sleeping with the ex-boyfriend of a good friend ... Advice? FRIEND I think the way I can be most helpful here is by offering a different ...

In the latest edition of TODAY.com's column "Is This Normal?" psychotherapist Niro Feliciano takes a look at female ...

Dear Annie: I have a good friend -- let’s call her ... the only one trying to show up on time. What can I say to my chronically late friend without hurting the relationship?

Keep in mind that a friend can be unreliable in certain ways yet still be a good friend. You might have a friend who always runs late, no matter how often you explain that you don’t like that.

Lamar agreed, noting that a stuffed animal you’ve had since childhood can provide nostalgia, a connection to family or friends you are ... to feel better could be good modeling to the kids ...

I have a longtime friend ... I can’t say I’m surprised, yet I feel disheartened. As a man, I know I should take a back seat on this issue, but I don’t think I can be a good ally if ...

Dear Lisi: I think my friend’s daughter needs help. We live around the corner and have been friends forever. Our younger daughters are good friends ... her mother. He can talk about you with ...

If climate volatility really is the new normal, I told myself, I need more than bank balances and air-conditioned comfort—I ...

A New York City program wants to foster student journalism. It’s as vexed by reader engagement as the professionals are.