The fight: All of the fights above and more, if left unresolved, can eventually turn into resentment — even if each ...

Friendship is supposed to be a two-way street, a relationship that uplifts and supports you through life’s ups and downs. Yet, not all friendships are created equal. Some can quietly hold you back, ...

We live in a world of polarized values. Consequently, the natural movement in friendship is to go towards people who are similar to us, to avoid friction. This was Aristotle's or Cicero's vision of ...

We are living in a loneliness epidemic, confirmed by the Office of the Surgeon General and the World Health Organization. Nearly 1 in 10 Americans say they have "no close friends," with “1 in 4 older ...

Friends are some of the most important people we'll have in our lives. They see us at our highs and are there to comfort us with open arms and a listening ear during our lows. There's nothing on this ...

Dear Carolyn: Lately I find myself feeling resentful when wealthier friends talk about their latest travel excursions, expensive meals, massage therapists, renovation projects -- things I can't afford ...