This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.

It's common for people to want to offer comfort and support to their loved ones during a difficult time and many people swear by the power of prayer or its ability to heal. While not everyone is ...

“Best friend” is a term that seems to have been invented in the twentieth century, perhaps even in the second half of that century. My parents never used the term “best friend,” but my friends and I ...

In an April 2025 study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, researchers asked 940 adults in romantic relationships to name their seven closest friends. However, they left one thing ...

To say Jesse Love and Connor Zilisch’s friendship is as feel-good as it is humorous is an understatement. From dessert digs and concert reenactments to naptime roasts and poster remakes, you get the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Having a good friend is one of the best things you can do for ...

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 ...

Figuring out which of your good friends are actually friends and not just out to get you is key to a peaceful and happy life. Especially hard for "people-pleasers" and busy adults with a million other ...

New research reveals that surprisingly few people consider their partners as friends. Those who do, however, have much more satisfying relationships. Here’s why. In total, just 36% chose to include ...

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 ...

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”– James, 15:13 There are friendships that last a lifetime, even if you don’t see each other for a long time. Today a ...