Female Friends

I admit it: I have a friend that I'm afraid to totally ditch for fear she'll do something nasty to me. OK, now your turn: You have toxic friendships, I know you do. It's time to admit it--and figure out why.

When it comes to customer loyalty, women aren't necessarily more loyal than men; it's just that their loyalties take a different form.

Blabbing about the nitty-gritty of your income is probably not a great idea, but it's ok to confide in a friend who won't judge you, will give you tough love when needed and, most importantly, listen.

Any major life change--including an unexpected job loss can increase the risk of a once-close friendship falling apart. As a result, the global recession is challenging untold numbers of female friendships.

Sometimes it's difficult to decide whether someone is truly a friend or may, instead, be a frenemy.