Falling for a friend is one of those beautiful and messy experiences that we all hope to simultaneously avoid and secretly stumble into. It’s complicated, thrilling, and more common than you might ...

“Best friend” is a term that seems to have been invented in the twentieth century, perhaps even in the second half of that century. My parents never used the term “best friend,” but my friends and I ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.

Is there anything more bittersweet than loving a friend who doesn’t feel the same? There’s comfort in your closeness, yet beneath it lies a quiet yearning—a hidden spark you know will never become a ...

When Valentine's Day rolls around, we all tend to think of romance, but that doesn't acknowledge one of the most lasting types of love in our lives: friendship. Show some love to your chosen family ...

Sweet, compatible relationships are a gift in life. We might be lucky enough to have at least one trusted friend, a like-minded business colleague, a special bond with one or more of our kids, or, as ...

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On a recent Tuesday night, Bradley Wilkerson stood before a crowd of around 70 people in their twenties and thirties at Vermont Comedy Club, ready to introduce his friend. “Tom is 26 years old. He’s a ...