A psychologist offers three ways to spot your place in the hierarchy.

We’re wired for one-on-one intimacy, writes Meehika Barua.

A lot of the language we use to describe the crucial phases of friendship is borrowed from romantic relationships: friend “crush,” for example, or friend “break up.” A friend can stick around longer ...

When your friend is in love—and you’re writhing in horror at the object of their affection—the first question to ask yourself isn’t how to raise the subject. It’s whether you should. The decision ...

A new AI wearable called Friend uses an always-on microphone to eavesdrop on your life. The goal? To become the friend you didn’t know you needed. Avi Schiffmann needed a friend. The technology ...

The chatbot-enabled Friend necklace eavesdrops on your life and provides a running commentary that’s snarky and unhelpful. Worse, it can also make the people around you uneasy. The AI-powered Friend ...

When a friend's loved one has died, it can be hard to know how to support them. NPR's Life Kit has tips for caring for a grieving friend. It's easy to forget, but the holidays can be a really hard ...

My surreal week with a wearable AI companion.