In a thriving friendship market, a majority of people in a particular setting are interested in “buying” or “selling” ...

This handful of “strawberry people” became Finch’s priority friends, and he even told some of them about his intentions to ...

Priya, an engineer in California, was on a deadline. Under pressure, she emailed a younger friend working on the same project to ask for some data that the project needed to get done on time. She and ...

Knowing how to form and maintain new friendships can sometimes be difficult, particularly in adulthood. Finding common interests or joining social organizations are some ways to connect with others. A ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re like most people, you want more friends—and you may ...

Loneliness is reportedly on the rise, even though most Americans say they're happy with the number of friends they have. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News, photos: Getty Images) Aimun Amatul never ...

Setting and maintaining boundaries forms the foundation of healthy relationships, both personal and professional. While establishing these invisible lines may feel uncomfortable at first, they’re ...

We all know the importance of fostering close social connections. Friends are great—until they’re not. Psychologists say they hear often about so-called toxic friendships, which veer away from the ...

Meeting friends while traveling or living abroad isn’t as daunting as it might seem—and putting in the effort to find and foster these relationships could just be the best part of your trip. ByKaitlyn ...

Friendship is vital for our health and happiness, but we don’t always prioritize it. The Optimist’s Maggie Penman goes on a journey to make new friends and learn why so many of us are craving ...