The Friendship Formula consists of four basic building blocks: proximity, frequency, duration, and intensity. These four elements can be expressed using the following mathematical formula: Friendship ...

This month marks the third anniversary of our moving to a new city — our first move in 20 years. Our two young-adult daughters who have been living on their own for several years were not the conduits ...

My grandmother, as she sips on her 5 p.m. gin and tonic, frequently dispenses the following piece of wisdom: “If you have as many friends as you do fingers on one hand, you’re incredibly lucky.” This ...