Codependency in Friendships: Exploring the Signs
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Codependency is a common but difficult trait to deal with in relationships. This can be true whether there…
Although so much emphasis is put on romantic and family relationships in our society, our friendships are just as important. Having a troubled friendship or a toxic friend can be incredibly stressful. Learn more about friendships, what they say about us, and how to get help with your friendships if you need it.
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries With Friends
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Friends are important. They’re the people outside of our families who we share mutually beneficial, rewarding, trusting bonds.…
How to Get Your Friends to Stop Treating You Like Their Therapist
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If you’re passionate about mental health, known for being a good listener, or maybe just enjoy helping people,…
How to Reconnect With Friends Safely and Save Your Mental Health
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To limit the spread of COVID-19, we’ve spent months physically distant from our friends. We tried to stay…
Why is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult?
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Five months ago, I moved from New York City to Los Angeles. I lived in NYC for eleven…
7 Tips for Dealing With the Anxiety of Making New Friends in College
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Friends are a huge part of what makes college fun. Some of your favorite memories in college will…
When Your Friends Are in Different Stages of Life Than You
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When they were dating each other, I was single. When they were engaged and wedding planning, I was…
When to Ditch a Toxic Friendship (According to a Therapist)
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The notion of “toxic” people is popular these days, with most advice leaning toward cutting such people out…
4 Reasons Your Friends Might Not Approve of Your Partner
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When you’re newly in love, you want to share the news with everyone. Your hope is that your…
7 Signs You’re Being Taken Advantage of in a Friendship
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I had a friend in college who was always taking advantage of me — but I didn’t realize…