My friend's 16-year-old daughter, let's call her Meg, is part of a large friend group at school. Together they maintain an unwieldy group chat, hang out on weekends, and take over a lunch table at ...

A person’s social network can be surprisingly complex. Yet, we think we only need a romantic partner and a nuclear family. Maybe one good friend. Otherwise, those not legally or biologically fastened ...

New research reveals that surprisingly few people consider their partners as friends. Those who do, however, have much more satisfying relationships. Here’s why. In total, just 36% chose to include ...

Women tend to have higher expectations of support and intimacy in their adult friendships than their male counterparts, according to psychologist Marisa G. Franco. They need that foundation of ...

Friendship is one of those things that can really make or break your day. A good friend is like a lifeline, always there when you need them the most. But sometimes, it's hard to tell if someone is ...