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The data show that unmarried Americans, and those who live alone, often aren’t isolated at all.

Neurochemical research has shown that the hormone released when people are in love is released in animals in the same intimate circumstances.

I have a secret to tell you about my city,” she says. “It has to do with what Eve Ensler calls the feminine cell.” It was the autumn of 2016. I’d met her in Quito, Ecuador, at the United Nations’ Habitat III, the biggest global urban development conf

When Dan Scheffey turned 50, he threw himself a party. About 100 people packed into his Manhattan apartment, which occupies the third floor of a brick townhouse in the island’s vibrant East Village. His parents, siblings, and an in-law were there, an

In “My President Was Black,” The Atlantic’s Ta-Nehisi Coates examined Barack Obama’s tenure in office, and his legacy. The story was built, in part, around a series of conversations he had with the president. This is a transcript of the third of thos

With a new national lockdown in place, it is a fairly safe bet that most college lecturers and leaders are not thinking too hard about the college chess club right now. Yet the value of a rich extracurricular offer cannot be overlooked as a nice-to-h

Everyone knows the warm glow that accompanies spending time with friends – whether that’s in person or via phone or video chat. And new US research reveals that it’s actually friendships rather than romantic or familial relationships that create the

While the whole world seems to have gone mad this year, most of us would agree that it’s our friendships that have helped to keep us going. There’s nothing like having a laugh or a chat with a friend to lift your mood. But hanging out with pals is al

1 Build self-esteem: To develop your child’s self-esteem, make sure they recognize their strengths and weaknesses, and teach them to feel good about themselves. Self-esteem can protect against bullying because kids are less likely to pick on someone

• Curiosity. You know the drill. You meet someone in a social situation and something about them gets your attention. You want to get to know them better. • Exploration. This happens as you spend time together expanding on that initial attraction. Th