I felt anxious about my social life, and some of my friendships were toxic. I decided to end those toxic friendships by cutting out people I couldn't trust. Some of them I ghosted, and others I had a ...

We all know the importance of fostering close social connections. Friends are great—until they’re not. Psychologists say they hear often about so-called toxic friendships, which veer away from the ...

Friends are the cornerstone of a fulfilling and happy life. But some friendships can veer into toxicity, leaving emotional scars that make us want to withdraw altogether. As a psychologist and expert ...

Navigating teenage friendships requires equipping adolescents with emotional skills and confidence to discern healthy ...