Some friendships build us up, others end up destroying us. Knowing how to recognize when a bond becomes harmful gives you the chance to better protect yourself—and grow. Friendship is supposed to be a ...

However, sometimes what you get instead is a relationship that constantly drains your energy, leaves you feeling unappreciated, or makes you doubt your own worth. Toxic friendships can be just as ...

Not all those who are close to us want the best for us and sometimes it's hard to tell. Here's how to spot and cut out a toxic friendship from your life. N Ntianu Obiora Follow Ever heard the phrase, ...

Even if you're close, there are red flags that a friendship isn't worth staying in.Yusuke Nishizawa/Getty Images All friendships experience highs and lows. But if you feel like a friend puts you down ...

“If you express a need for space, rest, or a boundary and it’s dismissed, minimized, or guilt-tripped, it’s worth noticing,” ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend, from college 40 years ago, who I’m only now realizing is a needy, self-aggrandizing narcissist. In all of that time, absolutely no one in my circle has ever liked her. She ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a therapist reveals the No. 1 sign it may be time to let a friendship go.

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 ...

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When considering how to handle true friendships that have come to a dead end, it is really important to have an open and honest discussion about the relationship. It’s not easy for many of us, but it ...

Adult friendships are complicated—and honestly, we don’t talk about them enough. That’s exactly why we’re launching a new advice column dedicated to making sense of our platonic relationships.

If you're still stuck, here's an article that offers some useful tips. How to move on from a toxic friendship that's draining you Friendships are supposed to be a safe space - a circle where you can ...