Two in five Americans have fought with a family member about politics, according to a 2024 study by the American Psychiatric ...

Of all the ways for a friendship to end—drifting away from a high school companion after going away to college, a growing difference in common interests, etc.—perhaps the most heartbreaking is because ...

One sibling steals the other’s favorite toy, or maybe they both committed their share of offenses. Their parents want them to apologize to each other. A spouse failed to finish their part of the ...

Psychotherapy often explores family dynamics, unresolved trauma, developmental issues, and the unconscious conflicts that interfere with a client’s ability to optimally cope. Psychotherapy is ...

The often-cited phrase “forgive and forget” is both common and problematic. It’s frequently used to persuade or pressure people into forgiving those who have wronged them. However, the idea that ...

Dear Amy: I’m having a hard time letting go of being snubbed by a close friend of many years. My friendship with “Shelley” included our spouses and children. We’ve celebrated, laughed, shared meals, ...

Dear Eric: My hubby and I are in our late 60s. Starting in our 30s, we had a large group of friends, with whom we spent many fun weekends together. It was so much fun, and we all treasure those days.