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science of us Oct. 26, 2018

How to Hold a Better GrudgeIs it ever okay to hold onto your anger?

By Katie Heaney

ask polly Sept. 26, 2018

‘My Ex-Best Friend Is Talking Trash About Me to Other People!’It’s understandable to want to know what others think of you, but at some point you have to recognize that you’re gathering information you can’t use.

By Heather Havrilesky

science of us Aug. 14, 2018

When Your Sense of Self Includes Your Best FriendA new study on the challenge of knowing where one of you ends and the other begins.

By Cari Romm

science of us Aug. 13, 2018

What to Do When You Can’t Stand Your Friend’s Significant OtherAdvice for when someone you love now comes as a package deal with someone you really, really don’t.

By Cari Romm

it’s complicated July 5, 2018

Befriending the Woman Who Catfished Me“Ryan,” who I had met online and grown close with, didn’t exist. But still, I couldn’t cut the relationship out of my life.

By Erin Browne

ask polly June 27, 2018

Ask Polly: I’m Having a Hard Time Making Friends at My Fancy UniversityBlack-and-white thinking makes this situation worse.

By Heather Havrilesky

journeys June 21, 2018

The Truly Magical Thing About Magic Mike Live in Las VegasIt’s not the abs. It’s the friendship.

By Leah Beckmann

ask polly June 20, 2018

Ask Polly: I Love My Friends, But I Hate Making Plans to See Them!You’re not just trying to escape the plans.

By Heather Havrilesky

science of us June 15, 2018

How to Actually Have Fun at Your College ReunionA skeptic’s guide.

By Cari Romm

it’s complicated June 7, 2018

The Dating App That Put My Friends in Charge of My Love LifeMaybe they’d have better judgment than I did.

By Allie Volpe

some thoughts May 28, 2018

Chelsea Clinton Doesn’t Think Ivanka Trump Deserves Any Sympathy“She’s an adult. She can make the choices for herself.”

By Amanda Arnold

ask polly May 2, 2018

Ask Polly: ‘Should I Dump My Toxic Friend?’It’s crucial to learn how to tell people what you will and won’t do for them.

By Heather Havrilesky

science of us May 1, 2018

The Strict, Subtle Rules of a Hey Ladies! EmailAnalyzing the unspoken subtext of the bridal party group email.

By Ashley Fetters

science of us Apr. 25, 2018

What Happened When I Took a Year Off From Having a Personal LifeNo dates, no plans, almost no texts.

By Rainesford Stauffer

science of us Apr. 19, 2018

I Joined a Procrastination Support Group and It Changed My LifeThe behavioral techniques were helpful, but it was the support network that pushed me to finally get things done.

By Gina Ryder

friendship Apr. 18, 2018

Trump Attempts to Bond Over Shared InterestsHe’s really putting himself out there.

By Madeleine Aggeler

friendship Apr. 18, 2018

Kim Kardashian West and Chrissy Teigen Roasted Kanye for His Twitter PresenceRelatable relationship content.

By Sarah Spellings

science of us Apr. 13, 2018

A Guide to Non-Awkwardly Dealing With Money Differences Between FriendsThe advice is the same regardless of what your finances look like.

By Anna Goldfarb

science of us Apr. 12, 2018

A Psychological Explanation for Why So Many People Love KaraokeIt taps into one of our most basic human needs.

By Allie Volpe

beauty Apr. 10, 2018

The Powerful Intimacy of Talking About Your Skin OnlineWhen skin-care groups on Reddit, Slack, and Facebook lead to IRL friendships.

By Kayleen Schaefer

science of us Apr. 6, 2018

This Is How Many Hours It Takes to Turn an Acquaintance Into a FriendA new study on when you can move past the small talk and get to the good part.

By Cari Romm

self reflection Apr. 4, 2018

5 Writers Answer: Do You Feel Like You Look Like Yourself?Five writers answer the prompt.

By the Cut

science of us Mar. 28, 2018

Why Was I So Embarrassed to Use Dating Apps to Make New Friends?I missed having people to hang out with, but swiping and arranging blind friend-dates made me feel like I had some kind of deficiency.

By Maham Hasan

i like this bitch’s life Mar. 23, 2018

I Wish I Were Martha Stewart’s Best FriendWe need to talk about Kevin.

By Hillary Kelly

kaylor forever? Mar. 16, 2018

Karlie Kloss on Taylor Swift Breakup Rumors: ‘Don’t Believe Everything You Read’Hmm.

By Allie Jones

oscars 2018 Mar. 5, 2018

Greta Gerwig’s Friends Dressed Like Oscars BridesmaidsThey wore matching outfits to an Oscars party.

By Lisa Ryan

science of us Mar. 2, 2018

How to Tell If You’re Being a Neglectful FriendOr if your friend is being too demanding of your time.

By Deanna Pai

ask a boss Feb. 20, 2018

‘My Boss Loves Me But Hates My Co-worker’She may have a good reason.

By Alison Green

good/better/best Feb. 7, 2018

How to Be Excellent (or at Least Pretty Good) at Canceling PlansMaster the art of the last-minute bail without making your friends hate you.

By Allie Volpe

love hurts Jan. 1, 2018

How Friends Can Help You Deal With a BreakupHere’s how to ask for help without pushing them away.

By Candice Jalili

how does that make you feel Dec. 22, 2017

I’m a Therapist, But I’m Not Your TherapistIt’s tricky when your job means your friends want you to solve all their problems.

By Kathleen Smith

science of us Dec. 13, 2017

It’s Cuffing Season for Friendship, TooWhy brave the cold to go out and meet new people when you can stay in with the ones you already know?

By Deanna Pai

my two cents Dec. 8, 2017

I Can’t Afford to Keep Up With My FriendsDon’t feel bad about saying no.

By Charlotte Cowles

friendship Dec. 7, 2017

Gal Pals Melania Trump and Karen Pence Grab Burgers Together in TexasThe pair bought Whataburger after meeting with Hurricane Harvey’s first responders.

By Madeleine Aggeler

science of us Dec. 6, 2017

Everyone Is Worried That Everyone Else’s Social Lives Are More ExcitingIt’s not just you.

By Katie Heaney

it’s complicated Dec. 5, 2017

My Life As a Perpetual 7th Wheel to All My Couple FriendsIt’s lonely realizing that they don’t know how to relate to my singleness.

By Allie Volpe

science of us Nov. 7, 2017

Why Canceling Plans Is So SatisfyingA bad habit that feels so good.

By Maggie Puniewska

science of us Oct. 26, 2017

How to Take a Friendship Break That Doesn’t Turn Into a Breakup“Hey, I want less of you in my life right now” is a conversation that can easily head south.

By Deanna Pai

science of us Oct. 24, 2017

The Enduring Influence of Your Middle-School Best FriendA slew of recent books focus on a woman’s lifelong link to her first real friend.

By Alice Robb

what your therapist really thinks Oct. 6, 2017

‘I Feel Bad Because My Friends Aren’t Attractive!’It’s hard to have a friendship in which one person feels superior.

By Lori Gottlieb

ask polly Oct. 4, 2017

Ask Polly: ‘I Can’t Deal With My Friends’ Drama Any More!’Learn to say no.

By Heather Havrilesky

science of us Sept. 14, 2017

Why Having a Best Friend Is Good for Your HealthPlenty of studies link social support with increased well-being, but some relationships make more of a difference than others.

By Crystal Ponti

it’s complicated Sept. 1, 2017

How to Get Through a Breakup Without Losing FriendsThe sweet spot between pushing people away and demanding too much of them.

By Susie Neilson

interview Sept. 1, 2017

Does Anyone Know You Better Than Your Childhood Best Friend?Talking with author Christopher Bollen about his new novel The Destroyers, a resonant tale of friendship in the guise of a slick mystery thriller.

By Carolyn Murnick

science of us Aug. 22, 2017