If your friendships aren’t as close as you’d like them to be, understanding how bids for attention or connection work can ...

We like to think we make our own romantic decisions, following our hearts and learning from experience. But our friends’ relationships hold more influence over our love lives than we care to admit.

Friends sometimes become friendlier over time, leading to budding romance in some cases, and awkward conversations in others. But as I have previously discussed regarding how friends fall in love [i], ...

None of my friendships have anniversaries. I can tell you exactly when my elementary school crushes started and where I was when various boys asked me to be their girlfriend, but I can’t tell you ...

Tough love means being honest with friends about harmful behaviors while showing care and compassion. Experts say to use “I” statements, express concern calmly, and listen actively. If your friend ...

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New research examines how social approval from different sources predicts relationship quality for intercultural couples.