We’ve all heard the pretty myth about how true friendships last forever. And yes, some do, and those are precious. I have some friendships that date back to childhood and cherish them, though they are ...

Dear Annie: I have a longtime friend who has serious trouble with gifts. It is very difficult to give her anything because she insists on “evening the score” by responding with a gift back to the ...

DEAR ERIC: I have a friend I have known since third grade. She lives in another state. Recently, I went on a trip with three of my other friends in the state where this friend lives. She is a very ...

This episode explores friendship in midlife — how it changes, deepens, fractures, and sometimes quietly fades — and why the ...