Cats are not like dogs: while some are extroverted and friendly from the get-go, cats tend to be more cautious and pickier ...

Priya, an engineer in California, was on a deadline. Under pressure, she emailed a younger friend working on the same project to ask for some data that the project needed to get done on time. She and ...

Knowing how to form and maintain new friendships can sometimes be difficult, particularly in adulthood. Finding common interests or joining social organizations are some ways to connect with others. A ...

Loneliness is reportedly on the rise, even though most Americans say they're happy with the number of friends they have. (Photo illustration: Yahoo News, photos: Getty Images) Aimun Amatul never ...

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

According to an Oxfam poll, loneliness doens’t just affect older generations – almost half (47%) of Gen Z, or those born ...

When I was younger, my mom told me that when you’re in a relationship, you need to essentially date other couples to find a twosome you and your partner both get along with. I brushed it off, as ...

As wild animals, and prey animals at that, deer are naturally very cautious of humans. Because of that, befriending a deer ...

It’s tough to plunge into a new congregation. Here’s how to get your head above water. Once, a man decided to attend religious services while visiting a new town. He went to the meeting location and ...

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 ...