Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. In the ever-evolving world of modern relationships, the concept of ‘friends ...

Anyone who’s ever been through a tough time (family death, brutal breakup, work disaster, etc) knows that friends can lend a shoulder to cry on. But special friendships may also offer a thigh to grind ...

In the ever-evolving world of modern relationships, the concept of ‘friends with benefits’ isn’t perceived to be as untenable as it once was. On paper, it is the best of both worlds – a chance to ...

At some point, you’ve probably heard someone casually say, “We’re just friends with benefits.” But what does that really mean? Are they friends? Lovers? Something in between? A “friends with benefits” ...