Early friendships are some of the deepest: the schoolmates who shared bike rides and their favorite candy. The roommates who ...

M aking new friends can be awkward. Whether you’re a student at a new school, an empty nester looking to get out more, or a monk parakeet, nobody wants to embarrass themselves or get mixed up with a ...

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I'm an old guy and one of the things I'm most proud of is that I've maintained some friendships for more than 45 years. Last week some of us rented a VRBO for a few days. As one might expect, people ...

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I was used to casual touch and missed it when my 19-year relationship ended, and we divorced. Platonic touch between my friends and me became important when I was touch-starved. My dogs also help me ...