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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.
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.
Compassionate Communication
When we pay attention to the words we use and the way we use them, we improve the odds of strengthening and deepening our most meaningful relationships.
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.
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.
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.
How to Have Honest Conversations
If you’re craving more authentic connection with others, these five conversation strategies can help.
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.
The Limits of Friendship
A study suggests Facebook users rely on very few friends during a real-life crisis.
3 Key Tips for Making True Friends
Simple steps to ensure your conversations are deepening your friendships.
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.
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.
Partners in Grime
Gritty, military-inspired team adventures push your mental and physical limits. They may also redefine your idea of fun.
How to Revive Your Relationships
Maintaining a ho-hum relationship can be more stressful than making a healthy shift. Here’s how to break free of relationship inertia.