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Co-workers had little choice but to bond when they spent 40 hours a week together. But if widespread remote work sticks around, those relationships will never be the same.

Having an honest conversation is the ideal way to end a friendship, but you may find it too painful or difficult to sit down face-to-face. Every relationship is different, so be honest with yourself about how you want to approach this friend, whether

In the hierarchy of relationships, friendships are at the bottom. Romantic partners, parents, children—all these come first. This is true in life, and in science, where relationship research tends to focus on couples and families. When Emily Langan,

When you Google the words male friendship, you get articles with headlines like “Do Men Suck at Friendship?” Well, do they? Men do not suck at friendship. Men’s friendships just look different from women’s friendships. There’s a myth that somehow bec

LOVE Planning ahead and aiming for ambitious mutual goals will set you on a loving journey with your partner; the more you share your thoughts and intentions, the more you’ll understand each other. Prepare for some practical give-and-take though, the

On its 15th anniversary, a look at how the site has changed social life by keeping weak connections on life support forever

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

Julia Rohan sits just 1 foot away from her husband in their home office - but after the work day is over, she doesn't want a break from her best friend. "I worried that working together would affect our friendship - we spend so much time together - b

When was the last time you made a friend? Perhaps this person came into your life unexpectedly, yet the relationship blossomed as you were open to letting them in. As we get older these occurrences can be less likely, as people tend to establish frie

‘Firstly, it’s important to note that any relationship is a two-way street and both individuals contribute to whatever problems arise in it. Therefore most issues are due to ineffective communication,’ explains Kobus du Plooy, clinical psychologist a

In November, Alex Lynn, 26, will marry her fiancé, Alex Tignor, 27. The officiant for their wedding will be none other than their close friend, who is also named Alex. “To have someone so important to us be the person who pronounces us husband and wi

If you're reading this while pedaling a stationary bike, sipping a blueberry smoothie and chatting with your gym buddies, congratulations: You just might become a "super ager." Super agers are seniors who have cognitive abilities comparable to peopl

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

It’s official: happiness really can make you healthier. New research suggests that positive vibes are linked to a stronger body and mind as well as a more satisfied life. Here are eight science-backed tips you need to find more joy in your life. 1 E

Bella DePaulo never fantasized about a dream wedding or being a bridesmaid. Instead, she saw herself as “single at heart,” pursuing intellectual refinement, friendship, and solitude as a young psychologist. Still, she had internalized the popular ide