Friendship

The Lonely Reality of Being the "Bonus Friend"

Feb 12, 2025

The Lonely Reality of Being the "Bonus Friend"

There's no denying that making friends as an adult is hard.

Petition: Bring Back Love Letters This Valentine's Day

Feb 10, 2025

Petition: Bring Back Love Letters This Valentine's Day

When you think about how to write a love letter, you may think of an epic, sweeping declaration of one's deepest desires.

We Should All Be Calling Our Friends More — Doctor's Orders

Feb 6, 2025

We Should All Be Calling Our Friends More — Doctor's Orders

It's a Sunday night and you're on the couch binging Netflix while simultaneously texting your group chat of longtime friends.

The Surprising Way Sobriety Changed My Social Life

Jan 9, 2025

The Surprising Way Sobriety Changed My Social Life

It's been almost five months since I decided to stop drinking alcohol, and it has completely changed my social life — but not at all in the way I thought it would.

Money Might Be Straining Your Friendships, Too

Jan 6, 2025

Money Might Be Straining Your Friendships, Too

I'll be the first to admit that money is not my preferred topic of conversation (personally, I'd rather discuss skin care hacks, travel trends, or the psychological reason I love reality dating shows).

My Non-Jewish Friends Help Keep My Hanukkah Traditions Alive

Dec 26, 2024

My Non-Jewish Friends Help Keep My Hanukkah Traditions Alive

Growing up, Hanukkah was a holiday that was celebrated with my entire family.

Men in Relationships Need More Women Friends

Dec 17, 2024

Men in Relationships Need More Women Friends

I dread meeting hetero married couples at parties.

Friend Breakups Are Common. Why Don’t We Talk About Them More?

Dec 12, 2024

Friend Breakups Are Common. Why Don’t We Talk About Them More?

Friendships can be full of ups and downs.

What My College Friendships Taught Me About Socioeconomic Status

Dec 11, 2024

What My College Friendships Taught Me About Socioeconomic Status

Andie* was my first college friend.

13 Gifts That Are Like a Hug For Your Long-Distance Best Friend

Dec 4, 2024

13 Gifts That Are Like a Hug For Your Long-Distance Best Friend

Being in an LDF (long-distance friendship) requires a whole lot of texting, FaceTimes, and patience.

Find My Friends Changed My Friendships

Dec 2, 2024

Find My Friends Changed My Friendships

My friends and I share our locations indefinitely through the Find My app, formerly known as Find My Friends.

How Guy Friends Saved Our "Breadwinner Wife" Marriage

Nov 21, 2024

How Guy Friends Saved Our "Breadwinner Wife" Marriage

I've been a Breadwinner Wife — defined by Pew Research Center as a woman in a heterosexual marriage who earns more than 60 percent of the household income — for about 28 of my 30 years of marriage.