Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Having a good friend is one of the best things you can do for ...

After working from home all day, your takeout order arrives and you start binge-watching your favorite show alone. Sounds ideal, right? Except doing this routinely could shorten your life. And that’s ...

It’s true: friendships have changed a lot in recent years. We’ve come a long way from the “bosom friends” of Anne of Green Gables days, free from smartphones and Zoom—in fact, you’ve likely noticed ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. In the process of making friends and maintaining friendships, ...

Even though it can be hard to admit, many of us struggle knowing how to make new friends as an adult. After graduating college, it takes a while to settle into post-grad life as you learn to juggle ...

Chris Duffy isn't going to sugarcoat it: Making friends as an adult is hard. If you’ve ever tried to figure out exactly how to ask a potential platonic connection for their number—or word that first ...

When we think about improving our lives, we often focus on things like career success, financial goals, or personal health. But strengthening your friendships? That's a real power move. But being a ...

We’re almost a month into the new year, and with all the political changes happening, now seems like the perfect time to focus on deepening our friendships and turning to our good pals for support.

Some are reeling from the new or old sting of loss, or struggling with complicated family dynamics that suck the magic out of ...