A Gen X woman thought she was too old to make new friendships. But, after a stranger spoke to her in a bar, she realized she ...

There was a time when making friends seemed natural. At school, at work, or during impromptu outings, connections formed almost effortlessly. Then, without really noticing, encounters become rarer, ...

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 ...

When 29-year-old Joyce Leon Velasquez wanted to form meaningful friendships with other women she did not know where to start. She turned to social media and decided to set up her own community where ...

I didn't expect moving for a lower cost of living would feel lonely. Throwing a neighborhood party changed that.

Do you have a group of neighbors you play cards with each week? Or maybe you belong to a hiking club, have a regular coffee date with friends, or sing in a local choir. We don’t need to tell you that ...

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Going away to college for the first time can be difficult. New demands are placed on a guy to excel academically and socially. Whether you know some people at your new school or not, many new ...

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 ...