A person’s social network can be surprisingly complex. Yet, we think we only need a romantic partner and a nuclear family. Maybe one good friend. Otherwise, those not legally or biologically fastened ...

In January 2011, after struggling with unstable housing for three years, I received good news: an offer from a childhood friend to move into a room in his apartment in Manhattan. Michael knew about ...

As winter settles in, Americans are quietly transforming their social lives, trading loud venues and rigid plans for warmer, ...

How do words of affirmation affect friendships? Repeating affirmations for friends is a great way to show emotional support and encouragement for close friends who help you through this thing called ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Actresses Irene Maiorino and Alba Caterina Rohrwacher on the television series "My Brilliant Friend," based on a novel by Elena ...

Friendships are key to a healthy and rewarding life, and good friends are a factor in longevity as well. Research also shows, however, that poor or conflictual relationships are more damaging to your ...

It started as a friendship of convenience. Kira and Nino, a husband and wife, had lived in the same building as my husband and me for years. We interacted occasionally, as congenial acquaintances do.

A “friendship recession” is no time to wait for friendships to develop from hobbies or happenstance. The Bible assumes more intentionality. What does it mean to be a friend? Any kid on the playground ...