Friendships are usually seen as a source of happiness and support, but they can sometimes have a downside when it comes to mental health. While we often focus on romantic relationships when talking ...

You're there for each other during crises. Breakups, job loss, family emergencies—that's when you're closest. When you're ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Friendships should be one of life's great joys—filled with laughter, support, and shared experiences. However, sometimes they can ...

If you’ve noticed some of your friendships drifting lately, implementing friendship “rituals” can be a saving grace.

That group text that makes you laugh. The friend who insists on your weekly walk. The neighbor who drops by with soup when you’re sick. These social connections might seem peripheral to your health ...

I grew up hearing messages like "find one person to complete you" and "someday, you will find the one." Romantic love mattered most and other forms of love, especially platonic, were disposable. I ...

Healthy friendships make life richer. Not only do they increase joy, but research shows they boost your immune system and may even help you live longer. For most, however, the actual value comes not ...

This week, Asking Eric tackles the “vitriolic” response a woman received after reporting cognitive concerns about her college friend. Plus, he addresses the lingering hurt of a 50-year ...