Alexandra Stratyner, Ph.D., is a New York City-based licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness skills training. Dr. Stratyner ...

We cherish friendships for the warmth, camaraderie, and joy they bring to our lives. However, when a friendship turns toxic, the experience can be emotionally draining. Recognizing the signs of ...

Realizing a friend is toxic is tricky because initially toxic folks are nice. Yet, slowly and methodically, the toxic person often convinces the other person in the friendship that they are the ...

Everyone has had that friend at one point or another: the drama queen, the Debbie Downer, the shameless martyr, etc. But at what point do your friend’s quirks that you’ve excused for all this time ...

My whole life, I’ve tried to fit into big social groups. It seemed so fun to have many friends and do many cool things together. But every time I was part of such a crowd, something felt off. I couldn ...

Friends are allowed to make mistakes-at least, that's what you thought when your BFF forgot your birthday. But then she flaked on you again last week. She lied to you last month. And she's just plain ...

Want to tell your teenager that you don’t like their friends? Would rather try climbing Mount Everest, says Dubai-based mum Saranya morosely. Mother to two teenagers, Saranya admits that she is ...