Lessons in Friendship from Frog and Toad
What the amphibians from our childhood can teach readers of all ages
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Recognizing Burnout in a Friend—And Helping Her Through It
Look out for these signs and symptoms.
Moms: It’s Worth It to Stay Close to Your Friends Without Kids
Friendships across life stages are mutually enriching.
I’m the Token Single Person in My Group of Friends—This Is What I’ve Learned
Being ‘the last single girl’ can be a dream, not a nightmare.
Most of Us Are Bad Listeners—Here Are Some Small Ways to Fix That
There’s hope for us yet!
My Cancer Diagnosis Taught Me the Power of Vulnerability
And I’m reminded of this even more during the holiday season.
'He's Taking Forever!' And Other Things People Say to Women In Long-Term Relationships
The line between ‘friendly curiosity’ and ‘nunya biznuss’ is thin.
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How to React (Step by Step) When Your Friend Vents About Her Boyfriend
Do you offer advice? Just listen? Avoid the topic altogether? Here’s expert advice for this tricky situation.
Elena Ferrante’s ‘My Brilliant Friend’ and the World-Changing Power of Female Friendships
If you missed this much-discussed book in 2016, now’s the time to revisit it.
10 People to Be Grateful for When You’re Single and Dating
These people make dating fun, make life an adventure, and never give up on you.
What Our Friendships Have to Do with Pumpkin Spice Lattes
It’s proven that coming together over food strengthens your bond.
“True friends are like diamonds—bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style.”
“True friends are like diamonds—bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style.”
3 Dating Tricks You Can Also Use to Make New Friends as an Adult
Why is making friends as an adult so hard?
I Thought There Was a Simple Solution to an Unwanted Pregnancy, But I Was Wrong
What I wish people had known about the biggest struggle of my life
4 Things a Single Woman Wants Her Married Friends to Remember After the Big Day
Find out how to help your friendships survive and thrive during this new phase of your life.
What We Can Learn From the Unlikely Friendship of Justice Ginsburg and Justice Scalia
Why being friends with people who have different opinions from ours is good for us.
Before You Tell a Friend You Don’t Like Her Boyfriend, You Need to Read This
Is it worth risking a friendship to prevent a bad relationship?
Do You Have Toxic Friends? Here’s How to Deal with Negative People
Ever heard the term ‘energy vampire’ before?
A Therapist Explains Why Making Self-Care Your Top Priority Isn’t Selfish
There’s no excuse to put taking care of yourself on the back burner.
3 Ways to Understand (and Love) Your Super-Social Friend
We all have a people-person friend, but do you really know what makes her tick?
Practical Tips for Figuring Out Whom You Should See While You’re Home for Christmas
Do yourself and your friends a favor: Don’t stretch yourself too thin this holiday.