For more than two millennia, friendship has been lauded as a key to personal fulfillment. Many of the most memorable works of western literature celebrate friendship. Achilles and Patroclus, David and ...

Every woman needs that one friend who transcends ordinary friendship boundaries to become something deeper — a spiritual sister whose presence in your life feels divinely orchestrated. While casual ...

The Japanese have a term, kenzoku, which translated literally means "family." The connotation suggests a bond between people who've made a similar commitment and who possibly therefore share a similar ...

FORMER US First Lady and women's rights advocate Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.” British poet ...

As modern life grows busier, strong friendships are proving to be one of the most vital supports for mental well-being. Friendships are like a garden for the soul, a place where you plant trust and ...

In an era of loneliness, friends are more important than ever. How do we find, and keep, these connections? Credit...Nishant Choksi Supported by By Judith Newman Judith Newman, who writes the Book ...

You don't have to live in the same town or — or even the same country — as your best friend to maintain a strong friendship. Even so, it can be challenging to live far away from your favorite people.

Friendship is a cornerstone of life, a space where you should feel safe and supported. But sometimes, behaviors that seem harmless or even caring might actually be undermining the relationship. You ...

Dear Annie: From time to time, I read letters from people feeling blue because their friends never call to initiate social time together or just chat. I understand how this can be hurtful or ...

You have to live a long time to see the full curve of friendship. A while ago, we used to have a thing called a Rolodex or an address book. Remember those? You had a compendium of addresses and phone ...

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