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 ...

The bystander effect can create friendship decay, using the excuses of convenience and space. Here's how to identify when you should step in for a friend. The “bystander effect” is something we all ...

In my work with emerging adults, it isn’t uncommon to have 18- to 22-year-olds tell me that their parent (often their mother) is their closest confidante and one of the few people they trust. It’s ...

The landscape of friendship changes dramatically as we navigate adulthood. During Women’s History Month, it’s worth reflecting on how these vital connections shape our experiences, support systems, ...

As International Friendship Day approaches, it serves as a reminder of the importance of friendships at all ages and stages of life. Naturally however, as time goes on it can be harder to make and ...

View the full episode transcript. Leanne Davis, a researcher at Education Northwest, found out her 10-year-old son had made a sad playlist to cope with his best friend moving away. He’d listen to it ...