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Liz Talago•February 18, 2026

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Siobhan Neela-Stock•November 26, 2025

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The powerful impact of friendship on mental health

Saya Des Marais•November 6, 2025

woman investing energy into supportive friendships

How anxiety shows up in friendships

Linda Childers•November 4, 2025

queerplatonic relationship based on mutual commitment

Exploring queerplatonic relationships

Alex Bachert•October 27, 2025

man using technology to maintain a long-distance friendship

Five ways to maintain a fulfilling long-distance friendship

Liz Talago•October 21, 2025

two friends sharing important life experiences

Connecting through platonic intimacy

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•September 23, 2025

woman processing her emotions after a friend breakup

How to grieve the end of a friendship

Saya Des Marais•June 12, 2025

woman ending a friendship with respect while leaving room for possible reconnecting

Outgrowing a friendship? Here’s how to end it with kindness

Linda Childers•May 27, 2025

two friends who are introverts spending time together outdoors

10 practical approaches to friendship as an introvert

Linda Childers•March 26, 2025

two friends with social anxiety going for a run together

Six ways to make friends, even with social anxiety

Saya Des Marais•March 24, 2025

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Four ways to make friends as an adult

Siobhan Neela-Stock•March 20, 2025

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Friendships

Latest

All Abuse Attachment Couples & marriage Family dynamics Friendships Workplace relationships

woman making the plans in a one-sided friendship

When a friendship feels one-sided

Liz Talago•February 18, 2026

woman enjoying socializing in a group fitness class

Small steps to becoming more social

Siobhan Neela-Stock•November 26, 2025

two friends confiding in each other and strengthening empathy

The powerful impact of friendship on mental health

Saya Des Marais•November 6, 2025

woman investing energy into supportive friendships

How anxiety shows up in friendships

Linda Childers•November 4, 2025

queerplatonic relationship based on mutual commitment

Exploring queerplatonic relationships

Alex Bachert•October 27, 2025

man using technology to maintain a long-distance friendship

Five ways to maintain a fulfilling long-distance friendship

Liz Talago•October 21, 2025

two friends sharing important life experiences

Connecting through platonic intimacy

Brandy Chalmers, LPC•September 23, 2025

woman processing her emotions after a friend breakup

How to grieve the end of a friendship

Saya Des Marais•June 12, 2025

woman ending a friendship with respect while leaving room for possible reconnecting

Outgrowing a friendship? Here’s how to end it with kindness

Linda Childers•May 27, 2025

two friends who are introverts spending time together outdoors

10 practical approaches to friendship as an introvert

Linda Childers•March 26, 2025

two friends with social anxiety going for a run together

Six ways to make friends, even with social anxiety

Saya Des Marais•March 24, 2025

woman reaching out to someone with similar interests at a coffee shop

Four ways to make friends as an adult

Siobhan Neela-Stock•March 20, 2025

Explore more categories

Mental health conditions Mental wellbeing Therapy modalities Life events & transitions Relationships & communication Identity & personal growth Child & teen mental health For therapists Rula resources Psychiatry & medication Tests & Quizzes Comparisons Surveys Therapy basics

How can you build a support network?

Alex Bachert•May 1, 2024

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If you or a loved one is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, please call or text 988.

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