N othing says “good friend” like picking up the dinner tab, buying a thoughtful gift, or offering to spot someone in a pinch.

Google “Stepping Away From Toxic Friends,” you’ll get thousands of results. We all know surrounding ourselves with the right ...

Nothing says “good friend” like picking up the dinner tab, buying a thoughtful gift, or offering to spot someone in a pinch. Many of us are wired to be generous with the people we care about. But what ...

Content warning: This article discusses mentions of abuse. We often think we can immediately recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship right away — until it happens to someone close to us.

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