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 ...

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 ...

With loneliness at epidemic levels in the U.S., many people could use a few more friends to lean on. Survey data suggest that many U.S. adults want to make new friends—perhaps because strong ...

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 ...

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 ...

Friendship might come naturally to you, but when it comes to how to make friends — well, that’s a bit harder. Gone are the days when you’d just bump into each other on the playground or your parents ...

Chris Duffy isn't going to sugarcoat it: Making friends as an adult is hard. If you’ve ever tried to figure out exactly how to ask a potential platonic connection for their number—or word that first ...

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 ...

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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