Estrangement from family can be an incredibly isolating and painful experience. For those who have chosen to distance themselves from their family, the loss can extend beyond immediate relatives, ...

Dear Annie: I’ve reconnected with a high school friend, and it’s been fun catching up. However, she constantly talks about the past, and I’d rather focus on the present. How can I gently shift our ...

The holiday season can amplify stress and anxiety for those experiencing unemployment. While others celebrate, unemployed individuals often face financial pressure and emotional challenges.

Before you start writing a letter of recommendation for a friend, clarify the purpose of the letter itself. Is it for a job, graduate school, a volunteer position, or something else? Understanding the ...

Friendships play a large role in many teens’ lives. Relationships with friends can also be a predictor of long-term outcomes for teens, including the quality of their adult relationships and work ...

I have a friend, Lauren, who I’ve known for 22 years. She’s one of those friends I can talk to about anything, and we connect on a deep level, which is rare for me to find. The problem is that she has ...

New research examines how social approval from different sources predicts relationship quality for intercultural couples. Researchers found that having supportive friends can be a powerful protective ...