Ask Billie: “A few friends have recently said that I’m ‘a lot’. Should I be less?”
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Exploring the nature of our relationships with family and friends, advice, news trends and features.
Ending a friendship is painful, no matter how long it’s lasted.
Stylist’s Billie Bhatia on when it’s time to call it quits on a friendship.
Advice on how to enter a new friendship group when you feel like it’s already too late.
Once our friends begin laying down roots, we may think we have to follow suit — but why?
One woman’s radical quest for connection.
As our circumstances change, so do our friends. A clinical psychologist explains why.
“No one prepares you for how traumatic and lonely this time of year is.”
“Even as a little girl, I knew it was my job to protect my mum.”
It’s time to celebrate the often overlooked role of the auntie.
“It’s reassuring knowing that when one of us is going through rough times, two people have the other one’s back.”
Stylist tries out 3 speed-friending events to find out if they really work.
“Just like dating, there are so many people at your disposal online and you have nothing to lose by meeting someone for a quick coffee and conversation.”
What happens when alcohol starts to creep into our friendships?
Psychologists explain why we still reminisce about old former friends.
If you’re the family member always charged with keeping the peace, read this.
“It’s just scary to think you can have someone like that who’s close to you.”
Managing our friendships is an important form of self-care.
Would you brave a “friend cleanse”?
Opening up can feel scary, but it’s also incredibly important.
“Friendships can be as deep as being in love.”