Paige Hoch, 19, of Albany, works on art after passing her teacher’s Friendship Quiz. Every student had to learn every classmate’s name and a fact about them. Paige Hoch, 19, of Albany, works on art ...

Large gatherings often present a paradox: surrounded by people yet feeling isolated. Whether at a concert, conference, or festival, the art of making friends in crowded spaces is a valuable skill that ...

Making friends as an adult can be challenging thanks to competing responsibilities, fewer built-in social structures and less practice. Below, experts share helpful tips for how to improve your social ...

After working from home all day, your takeout order arrives and you start binge-watching your favorite show alone. Sounds ideal, right? Except doing this routinely could shorten your life. And that’s ...

It is scientifically proven that having a community to call your own has huge health benefits, which is why it became the theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. But when we reach our 40s ...

Whether you’re studying online or on campus, making connections can improve more than just your college experience. It could enhance your overall quality of life. Chantel Freeman “Building a community ...

Friendship is vital for our health and happiness, but we don’t always prioritize it. The Optimist’s Maggie Penman goes on a journey to make new friends and learn why so many of us are craving ...

Many things get better as we age—we get better at advocating for ourselves, we get more comfortable with who we are, we learn what matters to us and let the stuff that doesn't fall away. One thing ...

Happy Pride Month, advice-seekers! We’re getting gay this June by answering LGBTQ+ questions. As always, send your dating/sex/relationship que(e)ries to [email protected]. My girlfriend and I ...