In a thriving friendship market, a majority of people in a particular setting are interested in “buying” or “selling” ...

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 ...

Moving often means leaving friends and family behind. And if you decide to change your zipcode without knowing anyone in your new neighborhood, it can feel particularly isolating and lonely. Learning ...

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 ...

According to an Oxfam poll, loneliness doens’t just affect older generations – almost half (47%) of Gen Z, or those born between around 1997-2012, say they often feel lonely. In fact, according to ...

Check Them Out First: After you’ve liked enough of each other’s posts, responded to each other’s Stories, and hyped each other up in the comments, it might be time to transition that digital ...