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 ...

Avoiding commitment: For an avoidant friend, the idea of being "locked in" or feeling obligated can trigger their discomfort ...

"What keeps our friendship strong is that we take turns being Superwoman. When one of us has no strength, the other silently ...

Once, not so very many years ago, it was hard for me to make a friend. Or maybe I should say, it was hard for me to keep a friend. Making friends was easy—I just had to get manic, and presto! All my ...

With loneliness at epidemic levels in the U.S., many people could use a few more friends to lean on. Survey data suggest that many U.S. adults want to make new friends—perhaps because strong ...

From what you describe, I don’t hear a friendship falling apart. I hear two women doing their best in a season that is ...

With “loneliness epidemic” splashed across headlines and a steady stream of social media posts asking people how to find connection in the D.C. area, we decided to dive into a stubborn issue that many ...

When a romantic relationship ends, it can feel like a total loss. How do you go from being an important person in someone's life to a complete stranger? Experts say it doesn't have to be all or ...

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 ...