There's not much that's worse than feeling like you don't belong with the people who you're supposed to be closest to. Having solid friendships you can rely on is important. You need people who will ...

Feeling lonely? Inflation may be partly to blame, according to a new survey. Thirty-seven percent of Americans said they’re neglecting their friends because it’s gotten too expensive to keep up the ...

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It's uncomfortable for both friends when one wants to spend more time together than the other. It can make one feel smothered and the other feel rejected. QUESTION Dear Irene, It seems my divorce has ...

There's no denying that making friends as an adult is hard. Between the general anxiety around having to download a dedicated app like Bumble BFF and wanting to find the right "couch friend" to ...

If you’re without any friends because you don’t feel friend-worthy, you may need to work on yourself first. Hi, I am a 48-year-old female. I have no friends, no career, and feel like a total failure.

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Dear Annie: My friend “Lauren” and I have been close since high school. We used to talk all the time and make plans regularly, but now I’m always the one reaching out. If I don’t text or call first, I ...

Dear Miss Manners: There’s a woman I’ve known for more than 40 years. We were close when our children were young, but we have not been in regular contact for many years. I still care a lot about her ...