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 ...

Last week, I posted a list titled, "How to Make Friends—or at Least Think About It More Clearly." That list sets forth the "essential friendship skills." But knowing the essential friendship skills ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In a world that is seemingly more connected than ever, loneliness persists — and is on the rise. It is easier to make friends as a ...

A practical guide for expanding your circle, with advice from sociable people. By Laura Regensdorf Laura Regensdorf lives in Brooklyn with her hound mix, Pina, who has turned out to be a great ...