Is It OK to Break Up With a Troubled Friend?

At what point is stepping back self-protection rather than abandonment?

Asking Eric: My friend’s son is sick and dying

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is upset about the fact their friend's son is gravely ...
mlive

Dear Annie: Friend is obsessed with documenting every detail of her new relationship

Dear Exhausted Friend: You can care without being a witness to every bite of her dinner. Be honest but kind: Tell her you’re ...
Bustle

15 Signs Your Friend Is Trying To Break Up With You

While some friendships really do last forever, a lot of them wax and wane and some even end completely. If one of yours is starting to unravel, you’ll likely notice a bunch of changes that hint at ...
Wired

I Hate My Friend

The chatbot-enabled Friend necklace eavesdrops on your life and provides a running commentary that’s snarky and unhelpful. Worse, it can also make the people around you uneasy. The AI-powered Friend ...

Dear Annie: I’m tired of my friend’s ‘live feed’ about her relationships

You can care without being a witness to every bite of her dinner. Be honest but kind: Tell her you’re thrilled for her, but ...
Self

What to Say When a Friend’s Loved One Dies by Suicide

If you have a friend who has lost a loved one to suicide, you may be wondering how to be there for them. You’re not alone. In 2017, 47,173 people in the United States died by suicide, according to the ...
Healthline

My Friend Is Talking About Suicide. How Can I Help?

It’s natural to feel helpless when a friend mentions suicide, however indirectly, but there’s a lot you can do to help. In fact, your compassion and support could make all the difference. One of your ...
Bustle

12 Ways To Support A Friend Going Through A Tough Time

It can be tough to know exactly what to do when a friend is going through a crisis. Whether they're going through a breakup, a death in their family, a health issue, or something else entirely, you'll ...
Fast Company

This always-listening AI necklace wants to be your new best friend

A new AI wearable called Friend uses an always-on microphone to eavesdrop on your life. The goal? To become the friend you didn’t know you needed. Avi Schiffmann needed a friend. The technology ...
Business Insider

8 things to do when you and your friend fall for the same person

It can be awkward and stressful when you and your friend are crushing on the same person. INSIDER consulted a relationship expert for some tips on how to maneuver you and your friend liking the same ...
Wired

Wear This AI Friend Around Your Neck

Avi Schiffmann shows up to the WIRED office with a Friend hanging around his neck. It dangles there like a pendant on a necklace. It’s about the size and shape of an AirTag—a soft, round little puck ...