We like to think we make our own romantic decisions, following our hearts and learning from experience. But our friends’ relationships hold more influence over our love lives than we care to admit.

Quick, without thinking: Who's your best friend? Did you think of your college roommate? Your buddy you met at work years ago? Or, did you think of your romantic partner? Perhaps surprisingly, it's ...

Expecting a spouse to be both friend and lover is a relatively new concept. Some think it’s asking too much. By Catherine Pearson Stephanie Lopez is effusive about her husband’s good qualities. He is ...

In this month's edition of Can I Vent For a Sec?, writer Malavika Kannan answers two questions from readers about romance and dating. They bring up some relatable issues: Is it worth telling a friend ...

You know that sinking feeling when someone you're attracted to introduces you as their "good friend"? Yeah, that one. It's like watching your romantic prospects get filed away in the mental friend ...

They've been best friends for years and still make time to talk despite living far from each other. In our society, we tend to put a lot of emphasis on romantic connections, soulmates, and finding ...

I know what it's like to not only date and fall in love with my best friend but to marry him. I am so lucky that's my path in life because we have a ton of fun together and really get each other. And ...

Quick, without thinking: Who's your best friend? Did you think of your college roommate? Your buddy you met at work years ago? Or, did you think of your romantic partner? Perhaps surprisingly, it's ...