Before you start writing a letter of recommendation for a friend, clarify the purpose of the letter itself. Is it for a job, graduate school, a volunteer position, or something else? Understanding the ...

"He recently volunteered to host a traditional holiday gathering for our group of friends, but if he does, I’m afraid no one ...

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It’s hard to know what to do or say when a loved one is in the throes of a devastating breakup. No matter what you try — talking about it, not talking about it, vilifying the ex, coming up with fun ...

Estrangement from family can be an incredibly isolating and painful experience. For those who have chosen to distance themselves from their family, the loss can extend beyond immediate relatives, ...

Gloria (not her real name) is going through a very difficult divorce. Her husband has had an affair and now blames Gloria for the affair and the divorce. “Jack feels neglected and says I am too ...

Dear Eric: I have a friend of several decades and recently learned she is a hoarder. We always met outside our homes for coffee or lunch. I just assumed it was more convenient. A few months ago, she ...

Carolynn Spezza and her family lost their home to the 2015 Valley Fire. This post was originally published in 2017, and therefore doesn’t include COVID-19 safety or social distancing guidance. Please ...

A concerned friend seeks advice after repeatedly declining to visit a loved one whose home is cluttered, smelly and unsafe, ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When your friend is in love—and you’re writhing in horror at the object of their affection—the first ...

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LOS ANGELES — It’s hard to know what to do or say when a loved one is in the throes of a devastating breakup. No matter what you try — talking about it, not talking about it, vilifying the ex, coming ...