Breaking up is horrible. Not only are you dealing with the complicated emotions of parting ways with someone you once loved more than anyone, you're mourning the future you once pictured together and ...

When a friendship ends, silence often follows. Studies show that this loss is far from insignificant. Here's what psychology and social sciences reveal about the emotional impact of friendship ...

“Thank you for the laughs. Thank you for the memories. I wish you well, even if we’re not in each other’s lives anymore.” Nobody warns you that losing a friend can feel like losing a limb. Why do ...

A 2023 study by researchers at the University of Washington examined the recovery period of individuals who experienced a single breakup. The study observed participants over a two-year period and ...

Ross and Rachel may have been talking about romance when they declared, "We were on a break!" but the line lands just as hard when it comes to friendships. The end of a close friendship—whether sudden ...

Breaking up is hard. When we're in a relationship, we form an attachment bond with our relationship partner, and our attachment system is very powerful. It makes us want to be close to people we care ...