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

A reader suspects that a friend is divulging her secrets. If not, why do people around town seem to know her personal business?

In today's Dear Annie column, a reader overwhelmed by a best friend's nonstop relationship updates seeks advice on setting ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You may share your vacation pics and restaurant check-ins with hundreds of "friends" on social media every day. But odds are only a handful of those you connect with online are your true friends. Good ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...