Many of the comments related to being a "floater friend," a term that's become popular online to describe feeling like you're always in the background of every friend group.It's language I didn't ...

How to stand up to friends : Life Kit In college, I became close with a diverse friend group. Years later, we still stay in touch via text. Some people rely on our group to manage their anxiety.

The Core ‘Friend Group’ Is a Myth—and It’s Making Us Feel Bad About Ourselves. Gyan Yankovich. Wed, September 11, 2024 at 2:29 PM UTC. 8 min read.

Movies and TV shows make it seem like everyone has a core group of friends they do and share everything with. Here’s why that myth can do real harm.