Forming meaningful friendships is a fundamental human need that impacts our mental and physical well-being. Scientists are ...

A practical guide for expanding your circle, with advice from sociable people. By Laura Regensdorf Laura Regensdorf lives in Brooklyn with her hound mix, Pina, who has turned out to be a great ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It’s hard to argue the joy and feeling of true safety that comes from having real, supportive, caring ...

Ms. McCabe is the author of “Making, Keeping, and Losing Friends.” When people find that they are having a hard time making new friends, they often blame their own awkwardness — some failure on their ...

Hitting your 30s can be amazing, but it can also be really hard. It’s a big season of change, but it’s also when you kind of start figuring stuff out and getting your sh*t together. Hopefully, that ...

Friends chat at a D.C. bar. (Maxine Wallace/The Washington Post) 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 ...