Friendship is one of the most powerful, yet often underes­timated forces in our lives. While romantic relationships, family bonds, and professional networks all play vital roles in shaping our ...

The Japanese have a term, kenzoku, which translated literally means "family." The connotation suggests a bond between people who've made a similar commitment and who possibly therefore share a similar ...

Dear Annie: From time to time, I read letters from people feeling blue because their friends never call to initiate social time together or just chat. I understand how this can be hurtful or ...

From the first tentative meeting to fast friendship - and all along the way - children and adolescents deal with conflicting loyalties, heart-breaking rejection, sad breakups, and happy make-ups.

Every woman needs that one friend who transcends ordinary friendship boundaries to become something deeper — a spiritual sister whose presence in your life feels divinely orchestrated. While casual ...

Ouch. I've been there... that tight, sick feeling in your chest when you see them smiling with someone else? It’s brutal. You're standing at a crossroads right now, feeling like you're holding a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Actresses Irene Maiorino and Alba Caterina Rohrwacher on the television series "My Brilliant Friend," based on a novel by Elena ...