We all need friends in our lives for a happy and fulfilled existence. Sure, it’s nice to have alone time, but it's important ...

Realizing a friend is toxic is tricky because initially toxic folks are nice. Yet, slowly and methodically, the toxic person often convinces the other person in the friendship that they are the ...

Friends are allowed to make mistakes-at least, that's what you thought when your BFF forgot your birthday. But then she flaked on you again last week. She lied to you last month. And she's just plain ...

Let's be real... our inner circle can either be our biggest cheerleaders or a total drain on our battery. Sometimes, we hold ...

Experiencing a friendship breakup is never fun, but you know what else feels equally awful? Ignoring toxic friends or missing red flags that signal you actually shouldn't be hanging out with someone.

Alexandra Stratyner, Ph.D., is a New York City-based licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness skills training. Dr. Stratyner ...

Many people say “toxic,” but do not even know what it means. Here’s how to recognise the patterns that make a relationship toxic. We throw the word ‘toxic’ around a lot, yet most people can’t tell ...