On a recent Thursday evening in downtown Washington, I took a deep breath and walked into a bar. I joined a couple dozen ...

Do you want to know the secret to making deeper friendships? Throw a dinner party.You'll feel less lonely, take care of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every friendship begins with some sign that two people are interested in becoming friends. To make a new friend, we can communicate that we like a certain person, we want to spend time with them, and ...

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 ...

Avoiding commitment: For an avoidant friend, the idea of being "locked in" or feeling obligated can trigger their discomfort ...

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 ...