Love comes in all shapes and sizes, and that doesn’t always mean monogamy. For some people, having one committed partner is ...

Dear Eric: Bella and I met more than 35 years ago as volunteers. We maintained a friendship despite totally different life paths: she had a string of relationships that never went very far; I married, ...

Medically reviewed by Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD Setting healthy boundaries in friendships can help you protect your identity and personal space. It can also prevent others from taking advantage of you or ...

I’m a people-pleaser by nature and have difficulty saying no or setting limits in my relationships. How can I start to create ...

Learning how to set boundaries with friends as we emerge from lockdown is a tough task. Experts share strategies for avoiding social burnout. When the shelter-in-place orders descended upon us last ...

Q. Tell me how to set boundaries and keep them. I have trouble saying no to friends, for one thing. I also can’t seem to keep my mouth shut – I overshare in person and online. Finally, I put up with ...

The notification lights up your screen while you’re still in pajamas, coffee cooling beside you. A friend has sent a wall of text about their ongoing family crisis, expecting immediate support and ...

Dear Eric: I am a college student in my mid-20s, and I keep losing friends. Related Articles Asking Eric: My husband says I’m being too dramatic about the dog who hurt me Asking Eric: This is the ...

Parents play a big role in shaping who we are, but as we grow older, the dynamics shift. What worked when you were a kid ...

There's no denying that setting boundaries is important. Licensed psychologist Jordan Fiorillo Scotti, Ph.D., explained that setting boundaries better helps people to interact safely in regard to ...

A very popular topic in codependency literature is the challenge that a codependent has in setting healthy boundaries. Let's take a closer look at codependency, from an overview of the typical ...