For many of us, especially those without family nearby, spending time with friends can be a meaningful way to celebrate the holidays. As fewer people opt for marriage, friendships have become more ...

Like many parts of our lives, friendships have been severely impacted by the pandemic. So many people missed out on small talk with office or church friends or acquaintances they'd see at parties.

According to a recent study by British researchers, LONELINESS might become the next big public health issue. More people are connecting on social media, but research indicates many of us have fewer ...

Shasta Nelson has spent more than a decade studying loneliness and friendships. Nelson is a healthy relationship expert and author of "Frientimacy: How To Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and ...

It’s never been easier to meet people and make friends – but it’s never been harder to form meaningful friendships. Judge less: There are certain obstacles to friendship intimacy – the blocks and ...

Do you have a BFF? If so, good for you — literally! Research continues to show that one of the top factors in determining our well-being and longevity is social ties. And a 2015 study by Brigham Young ...

Are you craving intimacy in your life? If so, it’s probably not just the romantic kind, according to friendship expert Shasta Nelson. In her new book Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for ...