"But you say I'm just a friend..." So, you’ve found yourself squarely in the friend zone and aren’t quite sure how to whittle your way out. It’s a common dilemma in the dating world, and one that ...

There’s complaining. And then there’s complaining. In its more benign form, complaining between friends can feel beneficial. Light grousing about a mutual foe, for example, can cultivate camaraderie.

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Got an energy vampire in your life? This isn't a supernatural being that craves blood; energy-vampires refer to friends who seem to zap your energy when you spend time with them. These people may ...