Your fake friends are getting a lot smarter ... and realer. Why it matters: If you think those make-believe people on Facebook, Instagram and X — the bots — seem real and worrisome now, just wait.

Navigating the labyrinth of social interactions can be thrilling yet daunting, often leading us to question the authenticity of our companions. In this era of hyper-connectivity, where a "like" is ...

In a fake friendship, you’re “consistently giving more than you get,” says Rachel Miller, LMFT, a therapist based in Chicago. In other words, it “feels unbalanced,” she says. While Miller admits that ...

Friendship is one of those things that can really make or break your day. A good friend is like a lifeline, always there when you need them the most. But sometimes, it's hard to tell if someone is ...

5 types of people that are not worth keeping in touch with according to research Life’s too short to spend time with people who dislike you in secret. It’s not always easy to tell if a friend doesn’t ...

In life, we all encounter people who are not as they seem. Fake friends are those who pretend to care, but when you need them the most, they disappear or show their true colours. It can be painful to ...

Being connected to other people is one of the most important aspects of life, but the quality of those connections often matters more than the quantity. It's possible to have a large group of friends ...

Do you ever feel like one of your friends isn’t really your friend? As in, they don’t have your best interests in mind? Maybe they often diminish your wins, leave you feeling sucky about yourself ...