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 ...

Most people think they know how to be a good friend, but real friendship shows up in small, repeated actions. People who are ...

Deena Shinn is a freelance writer and editor. When she's not writing or wrangling her two feisty daughters, you can find her experimenting with sourdough bread or exploring northern California.

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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 ...

Expecting a spouse to be both friend and lover is a relatively new concept. Some think it’s asking too much. By Catherine Pearson Stephanie Lopez is effusive about her husband’s good qualities. He is ...

If you clicked on this article because you want to be your kid’s best friend, you’re in the right place. It’s natural to want to be close to your kid(s), and there’s nothing wrong with that. I’d be ...

The Friend necklace promises constant companionship and understanding. But this isn’t friendship—it’s a soulless, cynical way to prey on our loneliness and fear. An advertising campaign for the ...