Even friends who still claim to be ride-or-die can subtly stop showing up in ways that matter, leaving you feeling uneasy ...

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 ...

Navigating the labyrinth of social interactions can be thrilling yet daunting, often leading us to question the authenticity of our companions. In this era of hyper-connectivity, where a "like" is ...

“A fake friend is only going to be interested in doing what they want to do and will rarely think of the interests of others,” she adds. On the other hand, a quality friend is someone who supports and ...