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 ...

Can't seem to match the energy of a good friend? You might be on opposite ends of the personality spectrum — and that's OK.

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 ...

Friendship has been found across species. Source: FamVeld/iStock Be a good friend. That is my number one resolution this year. You ought to consider making it yours as well. I’ll tell you why in a ...

Friendship is one of those things that can really make or break your day. A good friend is like a lifeline, always there when you need them the most. But sometimes, it's hard to tell if someone is ...

As children start back to school it’s a good time to have a discussion about the importance of choosing good friends. If your children understand what constitutes a healthy friendship they will have a ...

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 ...

A person’s social network can be surprisingly complex. Yet, we think we only need a romantic partner and a nuclear family. Maybe one good friend. Otherwise, those not legally or biologically fastened ...

Filing your taxes might be easier as you get older, but making new friends can feel just as hard at 60 as it was in middle school. Of course, finding them can sometimes be the hardest part, and that ...