Breakups can be complex, but understanding the dynamics of post-romantic relationships can pave the way for healthier interactions. From clean breakups to the impact of new relationships, this article ...

When a friendship ends, silence often follows. Studies show that this loss is far from insignificant. Here's what psychology and social sciences reveal about the emotional impact of friendship ...

Friendship breakups are hard for kids. Source: greg westfall/Flickr Everyone loves the idea of having a “best friend forever,” but things often don’t work out that way. A meta-analysis by Diana Meter ...

Unlike romantic relationships, friendships often sneak into the background of our lives, becoming a safe place we don’t think we’ll ever lose. Often, when we discuss heartbreaks, we focus on failed ...

Ross and Rachel may have been talking about romance when they declared, "We were on a break!" but the line lands just as hard when it comes to friendships. The end of a close friendship—whether sudden ...

“Thank you for the laughs. Thank you for the memories. I wish you well, even if we’re not in each other’s lives anymore.” Nobody warns you that losing a friend can feel like losing a limb. Why do ...

View the full episode transcript. Leanne Davis, a researcher at Education Northwest, found out her 10-year-old son had made a sad playlist to cope with his best friend moving away. He’d listen to it ...

This post was developed with Teara Jamison, a psychology graduate from Princeton University. You are sad about the end of a friendship. You tell someone. They wonder why you're so upset. It's just a ...

Friendship breakups usually come with a clear expectation: Move on. Replace your former friend with someone newer—“better”—and build a happy, thriving life that no longer includes them. But what if ...