It’s time to break up with that old friend – here’s why it’s the right thing to do

Adult Reflects on How Childhood Friendship Standards Have Changed

A 38-year-old man reflects on how his childhood best friend would not meet his current friendship standards if they met today, acknowledging

Navigating Friendship Breakups in Adulthood: A Guide to Gentle Endings and Personal Growth

This article discusses the emotional challenges of ending friendships in adulthood. It offers advice on recognizing when to step back from a

Do Our Childhood Friends Build Us Up—or Hold Us Back?

Reconnecting with Former Friends: Insights on Friendship and Personal Growth

A writer reflects on her lack of close friendships at 28 and decides to investigate by reconnecting with four former best friends. Through t

Ask Tefi: Advice on Being Kicked Out of a Bridal Party After Voicing Concerns About a Friend's Fiancé

In this advice column, Tefi Pessoa responds to a reader whose best friend of 25 years kicked her out of the bridal party after the reader sh

The Value of Choosing Friendships as We Age

This article explores the phenomenon of losing friends as we age, reflecting on how college friendships are uniquely convenient due to proxi