Do you tend to sink into the feather down of "habit" friendships based on history, others’ needs and routines? Maybe you prefer people with similar interests and backgrounds. Or do you just choose ...

If you’ve ever seen letters from the 1800s, it’s striking how differently Americans communicated with each other compared to today. Aside from their often-pristine penmanship, the effusive language ...

We all have, because few things are as magnetic as a pair of close companions. By Jessica Francis Kane Ms. Kane is the author, most recently, of the novel “Rules for Visiting.” My favorite New York ...

Are you an adult who would like a little social support? Someone to talk to about your worries? Someone to help you when you have a problem? The mindless answer we’ve been offered for far too long has ...

At their best, friendships can be wonderful bonds, staving off feelings of loneliness and boredom and fostering a sense of belonging, care, and trust. At their worst, however, betrayal, exploitation, ...