Longtime friend’s insistence on giving fixes, not sympathy, has the letter writer questioning unhealthy patterns.

Having a best friend since childhood often means imagining a lifetime of shared milestones, like being bridesmaids in each other’s weddings. However, sometimes friendships face unexpected bumps, and ...

My best friend’s husband is verbally abusive toward her. They have been together for over 10 years, and over the last year in particular, his behavior has escalated. I’m concerned for my friend’s ...

Each week, exclusively for Slate Plus members, Prudie discusses a new letter with a fellow Slate colleague. Have a question for Prudie? Submit it here. My best friend and I are both single, child-free ...