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Friends

A group on women talking inside a group training class inside of a health club.

How to Make Friends at Your Health Club

It can be a challenge to form friendships as an adult. Here are a few ideas for meeting and connecting with others who are also pursuing health goals.
By Molly Kopischke
FriendsHealthy Communication
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4 Comforting Meals to Bring to a Friend in Need

Nutritious, comforting recipes designed for leaving on a friend’s doorstep.
By Maddie Augustin
Cooking & FoodFriends
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4 Tips for Creating a Successful Book Club

Respectful debate and setting expectations are key.
By Molly Tynjala King
CommunityFriends
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The Benefits of a Book Club

A bibliophile’s guide to creating — and sustaining — a great reading group.
By Molly Tynjala King
CommunityFriends
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How to Handle Friendship Conflict

One of the first steps? Realizing that conflict is normal.
By Jessie Sholl
FriendsHealthy Communication
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Why Friends Are Essential to Our Well-Being

Friendship matters. Here's why our pals are critical to our health — and how to maintain meaningful connections with those we love.
By Jessie Sholl
FriendsHealthy Communication
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How to Be Happy for Others

How cultivating joy for others can help transform scarcity thinking.
By Henry Emmons, MD
CommunityCoworkers
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Why Meaningful Encounters Matter

Loneliness is a huge health risk for us all. Here are ways to create more high-quality connections.
By Henry Emmons, MD
CommunityFamily/Parenting/Kids
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How to Help a Friend Deal With Pandemic Anxiety

9 tips to comfort loved ones who are feeling anxious about the coronavirus.
By Molly Kopischke
Covid-19Depression & Anxiety
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5 Tips to Become a Better Listener

Here's how to hone your listening skills.
By Molly Tynjala
Aging ParentsCommunity
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4 Tips for Offering a Sincere and Meaningful Apology

When you're in the wrong, a sincere apology can go a long way toward healing your relationships — and yourself. Here's how to offer a real apology.
By Karen Olson
CommunityFamily/Parenting/Kids
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How to Help a Friend Struggling With Depression

When someone near you is suffering, it can be challenging to maintain a bright outlook. Here's how to rise above the emotional tide.
By Jon Spayde
Depression & AnxietyFriends
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3 Ways to Cultivate a More Meaningful Friendship

Do your friendships seem stuck in superficial ruts? If you crave deeper, richer connections, it may be time to take a few relationship risks.
By Jodi Helmer
FriendsHealthy Communication
Dallas Hartwig is pictured with his new book, The 4 Season Solution.

How to Get in Sync and Find True Friends

In his new book, The 4 Season Solution: The Groundbreaking New Plan for Feeling Better, Living Well, and Powering Down Our Always-On Lives, Dallas Hartwig talks about how finding real friends starts with getting to know yourself.
By Dallas Hartwig
FriendsRelationships
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The Joy of Home Gatherings: 6 Uplifting Reasons to Get Your Friends Together

The social equivalent of soul food, cozy home gatherings and small-group entertainments are drawing us closer — to simple pleasures and to each other.
By Heidi Losleben
Family/Parenting/KidsFriends
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Body-Language Signs to Watch When Having a Conversation

These bodily cues can clue you into how a conversation is going.
By Laine Bergeson and Courtney Helgoe
CoworkersFriends
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How to Start a Conversation

Here are four of the best ways to start a conversation.
By Laine Bergeson and Courtney Helgoe
FriendsHealthy Communication
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4 Steps to Compassionate Communication

These tips will help you respond to others with more compassion — and less blame — in difficult situations.
By Lindsey Dickinson
Aging ParentsCommunity
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The Case for Communal Sports

Sports, like tennis, that involve more social interaction may help longevity, according to a recent study.
By Craig Cox
Active AgingFriends
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My Friend Complains All the Time. What Should I Do?

The key is mindful redirection, says Zen teacher Cheri Huber.
By Jon Spayde
Friends
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7 Ways to Keep in Touch With Long-Distance Friends

Maintaining relationships with friends and loved ones who live far away can be challenging. Here are some tips to maintain a strong friendship — and become closer than ever.
By Jon Spayde
FriendsRelationships
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