You should be able to count on your friends to aid you through a crisis—whether it’s navigating a painful breakup, moving to a new city, or deciding whether you should opt for pumpkin pie or Taylor ...

In a world where friends often feel like family, the line between supportive and suffocating relationships can become dangerously blurred. Mental health professionals are noting an alarming rise in ...

In healthy friendships, there is no power dynamic; rather, friends have normal expectations for one another and don't make the other feel guilty for not living up to these expectations. Codependent ...

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Addiction, the constant need for positive affirmations, low self-esteem, an extreme need for approval, an exaggerated sense of responsibility, an intense fear of being alone, and an unhealthy ...

3. You’re relying on each other too much. Friendships are meant to be a support system, not a crutch. If you and your friend have become so reliant on each other that you can’t function without them, ...

I thought I was in love in my late twenties. I organized my entire life around my partner's schedule, felt anxious when we ...

The ‘Pretty Little Liars’ alum is looking back on how her past struggles caused her to form friendships that were “manic outlets” Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Lindsey Shaw is sharing how her past ...