You may not see it at first, but having different views can cause small amounts of stress and friction on friendships ...

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, ...

Friendships can be one of life's greatest joys, but not all friends are good for you. Sometimes, the people you surround yourself with can drain your energy, lower your self-esteem, or even sabotage ...

It can be challenging to meet new friends as adults so if you're looking for new people in your life try joining a sports team, take classes, enjoy social groups around your favorite hobby, ask ...

There are a lot of different ways we try to classify ourselves. Everybody wants to fit into a group and feel like they belong. One way to do this is to describe the type of friend you are through your ...

Different types of friendships enrich our lives in different and meaningful ways, but there’s something special about a “couch friend.” A “couch friend” is a person you feel totally at ease around, ...

Friendship and meaningful connections are essential for women. Research shows that they can significantly boost confidence, well-being, and overall health. Studies highlighted by Inside Columbia note ...

Some friends will grab coffee with you and others will laugh with you in a group chat, but there’s a certain type of friend who will pick you up from the airport in the middle of the night. According ...

When I returned from working in India, I brought back a saying with me: “When once you have been bitten by a snake, you become cautious even of a rope.” That proverb comes back to me whenever I think ...