In a fake friendship, you’re “consistently giving more than you get,” says Rachel Miller, LMFT, a therapist based in Chicago. In other words, it “feels unbalanced,” she says. While Miller admits that ...

You know that feeling when someone you thought was a close friend suddenly goes MIA the moment you need them most? Or when you realize the person who's always asking for favors never seems to remember ...

Navigating friendships can be tricky, especially when you encounter people who seem supportive but aren't genuinely backing you up. Identifying these so-called friends early can save you a lot of ...

Making real friends nowadays isn't as easy or straightforward as it used to be. From spreading rumors online to gossiping behind your back, fake friends disguise who they truly are as a way to tarnish ...

Fake people are the worst, aren’t they? They might be hyping you up on your face but talk trash behind your back. It’s as if they have a degree in being two-faced. Do you know what’s the worst part?

Their own emotional well-being is more important than being popular. Being connected to other people is one of the most important aspects of life, but the quality of those connections often matters ...