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Friendship is one of those things that can really make or break your day. A good friend is like a lifeline, always there when you need them the most. But sometimes, it's hard to tell if someone is ...

A person’s social network can be surprisingly complex. Yet, we think we only need a romantic partner and a nuclear family. Maybe one good friend. Otherwise, those not legally or biologically fastened ...

Are you in a friendship for a reason? Maintain good friendship because no matter the circumstances or differences you might have, they're going to be friends with you no matter what others think about ...

In January 2011, after struggling with unstable housing for three years, I received good news: an offer from a childhood friend to move into a room in his apartment in Manhattan. Michael knew about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Actresses Irene Maiorino and Alba Caterina Rohrwacher on the television series "My Brilliant Friend," based on a novel by Elena ...

Not all friendships are built to last forever. Some were perfect for a certain phase of your life, but now they just feel…off. You find yourself drained after spending time with them, or maybe their ...