Chris Duffy isn't going to sugarcoat it: Making friends as an adult is hard. If you’ve ever tried to figure out exactly how to ask a potential platonic connection for their number—or word that first ...

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A friendship expert shares strategies for finding connection in a lonely, disconnected world. By Catherine Pearson In July, Marisa Franco went on a solo vacation to Mexico. But by the time she flew ...

Everyone needs reliable friends in their inner circle. If you're in need of new pals, follow this expert advice for making friends as an adult. Loneliness is a modern plague of epic proportions: More ...

Making friends can be daunting, something I recently found out after moving to a new city. You might hit it off with an acquaintance, but what’s the next step? And how long does it take to move past ...

If you consider yourself an introvert, you probably feel pretty comfortable with your own company. There may come a time, though, when you realize you’ve fallen somewhat out of touch with other people ...

It can be hard to reconcile the need for close connections with the urge to cancel plans. Experts say it’s a matter of taking control and finding your comfort zone. By Catherine Pearson Few things in ...

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