Losing one’s spouse/partner is one of the most stressful events at any age. Yet research on positive consequences of overcoming critical life events demonstrates the important role of connection with ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column on the Italian-American Charity Golf Tournament first appeared in The Post-Journal in 2018. With the 54th annual event scheduled to begin this morning at Holiday ...

Helen Coffey’s exploration of Dunbar’s Number – the idea that humans can only maintain around 150 meaningful friendships – struck a chord with Independent readers. Coffey’s piece sparked thoughtful ...

As children, we naturally connect, free from fear and judgment. A simple smile or shared game was enough to form a bond. But as adults, life’s complexities—anxieties, fear of rejection, and ...

I don't think it's true in high context cultures in the east, I think places that value silence a little bit more. The cost of not listening isn't as obvious. But we're also speaking bias culture in ...

“When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain ...

Strong relationships often emerge from foundations of trust, understanding, and mutual respect. When romantic partnerships develop from friendship to dating, they tend to demonstrate greater ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Ancient wisdom from the liberal arts can provide strategies to address this isolation. More ...

Friendship is often described as one of life’s greatest buffers against stress and loneliness. But when the balance tips and you find yourself giving far more than you receive, the relationship can ...

I used to hate being alone, but I got used to it when my husband started traveling more for work. He left for three weeks recently, and it was hard to pin down friends. I realized how much I valued my ...

Manuel Betancourt. Photo by Jack Manning. Author Manuel Betancourt knows a thing or two about intimate relationships. But he prefers to position himself (at least in the literary world) as the savvy ...

ON WXII 12.COM. NEW TONIGHT A STORY FROM THIS DISASTER THAT SHOWS THE VALUE OF FRIENDSHIP AFTER AN ASHEVILLE MAN’S SHOE BUSINESS WAS DESTROYED, HIS BEST FRIEND IN GREENSBORO IS STEPPING UP TO TRY TO ...