Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about community, joy and the future of work. If you’re like most people, you want more friends—and you may ...

Ah, the good ole days! When we were in school, making friends was much easier. You got plenty of time to interact and socialize in the lunchroom and on the playground. There seemed to be an endless ...

Making friends as an adult can be tough. You’re older now, busier, and maybe even more set in your ways. But friendships are vital for a happy and healthy life. They offer support, joy, and new ...

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Large gatherings often present a paradox: surrounded by people yet feeling isolated. Whether at a concert, conference, or festival, the art of making friends in crowded spaces is a valuable skill that ...

Tender Tips is a new advice column by Jemima Kirke, dishing out unfiltered guidance on everything from love and sex to all the messy moments in between. This month, she’s answering reader questions ...

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 ...

Yasmin moved to Chicago and didn’t know a soul. She was optimistic about making friends but had no idea how to do it. She’d sit in cafes, or sometimes at bars, hoping that someone might talk to her.

Meeting friends while traveling or living abroad isn’t as daunting as it might seem—and putting in the effort to find and foster these relationships could just be the best part of your trip. ByKaitlyn ...

One of the things children (and parents) may worry about at the start of the new school year is, will I have friends? This could be true for children starting or changing schools or simply going back ...

How do you make friends? It may seem like a simple question, but it’s a difficult one to answer for so many people, especially here in the Bay Area. We’re a community that has a lot of folks coming ...