You're trying to be a supportive, empathetic friend. You listen as they outline significant challenges in their life. Maybe ...

DEAR ANNIE: My best friend and I have been close for over 20 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, divorces, parenting challenges, health scares -- you name it. She is the person I call when ...

Reader: I’m writing on behalf of a dear friend who is the “rugged individualist” type and not one to seek outside help or advice. She has climbed the corporate ladder to a director-level position and ...

Dear Annie: My best friend and I have been close for over 20 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, divorces, parenting challenges, health scares — you name it. She is the person I call when ...

Friendships are critical for mental health. We know this intuitively, and studies back it up. However, what do we do when a friend is hurting? There is no perfect way to help a friend who is ...