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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.
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.
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.
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.
PUMPING IRONY: Fumbled Friendships
Robust social connections are key to our well-being as we age, so should I worry that my circle of friends has been narrowing for years? Not so much.
Body-Language Signs to Watch When Having a Conversation
These bodily cues can clue you into how a conversation is going.
How to Start a Conversation
Here are four of the best ways to start a conversation.
4 Steps to Compassionate Communication
These tips will help you respond to others with more compassion — and less blame — in difficult situations.
The Case for Communal Sports
Sports, like tennis, that involve more social interaction may help longevity, according to a recent study.
My Friend Complains All the Time. What Should I Do?
The key is mindful redirection, says Zen teacher Cheri Huber.
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.
7 Ways to Become Trustworthy
Trust is something you earn. These behaviors can increase your trustworthiness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Do I Invite My Friends Who Aren’t on Facebook to Events I Post?
Check out these four simple steps.
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?
8 Tips to Be a Fab Fitness Buddy
Build your active partnership with thoughtful acts of support like these.
4 Ways to Make New Friends
If you want to feel more connected to others, break out of your social comfort zone.