Not only can friendships prolong our lives, they can make us happier, too. But its not always easy, find expert advice & editor experiences, here
Feel as if you are always the one helping friends out and making them feel special, but it’s never given back to you in return? Agony Aunt Mary Fenwick answers a real reader’s dilemma with advice about feeling let down by friends…
Does someone close to you blow hot and cold, or let you down? Research suggests that an ‘ambivalent’ friend hurts us more than an enemy, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye, as Suzanne Scott discovers.
Fed up of the constant pressure to compete, Nadine Murphy worried that the rivalry which had gradually appeared in her group of close girlfriends was about to pull them apart. We sent her looking for answers to find out how to deal with competitive friendships
What do you do when you or your best friend moves 10,000 miles away? There is hope, says Hannah Davies, who has sought some words of wisdom from ‘Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup with Your Best Friend’ author Dr Irene S Levine
Our agony aunt, Mary Fenwick, offers a new perspective on whatever is troubling you
Social networking sites offer so many opportunities to connect with others – but can they fulfil our need for love and support? By Dr Rebecca McGuire-Snieckus and Nigel Holt
Do you have a friend who makes you feel bad about yourself? Toxic relationships can happen to anyone – and at any age. Charlotte Haigh seeks expert help
The introduction of a partner can alter the dynamics of our friendships. Ellen Tout shares experts’ advice on making love and friendship work together
The introduction of a partner can alter the dynamics of our friendships. Ellen Tout shares experts’ advice on making love and friendship work together
Being part of a circle of friends is one of life’s great joys, but the dynamics of a group are not always easy. Psychologies asked a panel of experts for advice on how to navigate some of the thorniest issues
