Friends

7 Ways to Become Trustworthy

Trust is something you earn. These behaviors can increase your trustworthiness.

By Heidi Wachter

Family/Parenting/Kids Friends

Why Trust Matters — and How to Build More of It

Trust is a strong indicator of personal, professional, and national happiness. Here's how to develop more of it.

By Heidi Wachter

Emotional Intelligence Family/Parenting/Kids

Stuck With a Chronic Complainer? Here’s How to Stay Positive

How to cope with the stress of being subjected to the negativity of a chronic complainer.

By Jon Spayde

Coworkers Emotional Intelligence

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How Do I Discuss Political Disagreements With My Family and Friends?

The key, says former New York Times columnist Randy Cohen, is to never make it personal.

By Jon Spayde

Family/Parenting/Kids Friends

In Search of True Belonging

Best-selling author Brené Brown charts a course for regaining a spirit of connection and civility in a polarized world.

By Heidi Wachter

Attitude/Mindset Community

How to Make Friends as an Adult

It can be intimidating to start a friendship — especially as an adult. Here are seven tips to make it easier.

By Heather Rogers

Friends Relationships

How Do I Invite My Friends Who Aren’t on Facebook to Events I Post?

Check out these four simple steps.

By Jon Spayde

Friends Relationships

When “You’ve Changed” Feels Like Criticism – Coping With Unsupportive People

You’d like your loved ones to be happy and supportive about your positive life transformations. But what if they’re not?

By Anjula Razdan

Dating/Marriage Friends

8 Tips to Be a Fab Fitness Buddy

Build your active partnership with thoughtful acts of support like these.

By Gina DeMillo Wagner

Fitness Tips Friends

4 Ways to Make New Friends

If you want to feel more connected to others, break out of your social comfort zone.

By Jessie Sholl

Friends Healthy Communication

How to Have Honest Conversations

If you’re craving more authentic connection with others, these five conversation strategies can help.

By Ben Connelly

Dating/Marriage Friends

Why Face-to-Face Connections Matter to Your Health

When our social lives unfold largely in the digital realm, it can damage our relationships and health in surprising ways. Discover why face-to-face connections count.

By Heather Rogers

Community Dating/Marriage

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The Limits of Friendship

A study suggests Facebook users rely on very few friends during a real-life crisis.

By Heidi Wachter

Friends Relationships

3 Key Tips for Making True Friends

Simple steps to ensure your conversations are deepening your friendships.

By Heidi Wachter

Friends Healthy Communication

5 Questions to Consider in Cultivating Healthy Friendships

Positive bonds support our happiness, but soured relationships may need to be re-evaluated. Here are five things to consider.

By Kristin Meekhof

Friends Relationships

7 Ideas to Help You Stay Close With a Friend Who Moved Away

Maintaining relationships with friends and loved ones who live far away can be challenging. But you can bridge the gap — and perhaps become closer than ever.

By Jon Spayde

Friends