I have a confession to make. I have recently just stopped returning a friend’s calls. I feel terrible, but not as terrible as I felt after her hour-long moanfests. Her negativity, self-absorption, and ...

We've all got that friend who can turn any day into a whirlwind of activity. While their energy is often admirable, some friends can cross the line from fun to utterly exhausting. You know the ...

At their best, friendships are relationships that fill our cups rather than empty them. However, psychologists warn that friendships can become draining, and many people attempt to stay the course out ...

True character, especially when it comes to friends, shows in how someone treats you when there's nothing to gain. A friend who constantly makes things about themselves or undermines your confidence ...

DEAR ANNIE: Where do I even start? My senior friend has been draining me emotionally for the past 15 years. We were neighbors and acquaintances, but we never went anywhere or did anything together.

Where do I even start? My senior friend has been draining me emotionally for the past 15 years. We were neighbors and acquaintances, but we never went anywhere or did anything together. Our friendship ...

Dear Annie: Where do I even start? My senior friend has been draining me emotionally for the past 15 years. We were neighbors and acquaintances, but we never went anywhere or did anything together.

The relationship with one of my closest friends changed in high school and became one sided. I realized I was dealing with an energy vampire, a type of person who is emotionally draining. Empaths like ...