A recent study contributes to a growing body of literature that says only about half of all our friendships are mutual.

Check out these ten signs of a healthy relationship to see how healthy you and your significant other are together.

Social media has changed the way we relate to and interact with people — in some ways, for the worse.

According to science, having good relationships and an active social life is crucial to maintaining not just emotional, but physical health.

Your friendships impact a lot more than your happy hours and weekend plans. They affect your health, happiness and general well-being. And the research proves it.

Typically, people with children love extolling the value of their decision to have kids. They talk about the joys of parenting — despite the sleepless nights and squabbles between siblings — and excitedly inquire of others when they might join the mom-and-dad club.

According to a new study, reading Harry Potter might actually make you a better person and point to increased understanding towards others.

Gone are the days when you and your best friend shared everything from your deepest secrets to your favorite clothes. Whether you're at fault or she is, mending a broken friendship is far from easy. If the relationship means enough that you aren't willing to simply throw it away, fixing it is possible.

Whether you want to run a successful business or maintain close ties to friends, family and love interests, effective communication is one important element to keep in mind. Effective communications involves more than just speaking, it involves active listening as well.

Every good friendship requires mutual respect and trust. However, these components won't be there without effort and energy from both parties. Effective communication is needed to build and maintain a healthy, solid foundation for a friendship.