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

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 ...

The other day on social media, one of my friends linked to an article from the New York Times that suggested half of our ...

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 ...

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 ...

Think about your best friend. What makes them your best friend; the friend above all others? Maybe you have several best friends. In childhood, it might have seemed easier to make friends, but in ...

True character, especially when it comes to friends, shows in how someone treats you when there's nothing to gain. A friend ...

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A reader suspects that a friend is divulging her secrets. If not, why do people around town seem to know her personal business? By Philip Galanes I believe that a good friend shares things I tell her ...

A reader’s patience is wearing thin with an otherwise fun and generous friend who leaves much to be desired as a conversational partner. By Philip Galanes I am good friends with a woman who is kind ...