Reader's Digest » Friendship

Ridiculous Trend: Sorority Rush Consultants

When I saw this recent New York Times story about a growing industry of college sorority rush consultants, I had to click. Another

Friend Me: How Adults Can Make and Keep Friends

Why is it so tough to get new pals, and how can we be happy with the ones we have? We've got the answers.

Six-Word Memoirs on Friendship

Shorter than tweets and small enough to swallow whole, these six-word memoirs say it all

Are You Really Being a Good Listener?

Find out three guidelines to being a good friend.

10 Bad Habits to Stop in Text and Social Media Messaging

I love my mother. I hate how she texts. Multiple exclamation points followed by rapid-fire texts that fill up my phone. And I’m sure she doesn’t appreciate the…

How to Reconnect With Loved Ones

When life gets busy, it’s easy to forget to take the time to slow down and connect with the people who matter most in your life. Here are…

How Friends Relieve Stress and Help Us Cope

Having friends may well keep you healthier and help you deal with stress better. Some studies show that people with close friends have a greater ability to fight…

5 Ideas for Dates With Friends

I love my friends and I love going out to eat. So it’s only natural that when I want to get together with someone I usually suggest we…

How To Be a Better Friend

Make time for friendships. Nothing makes closeness fade away more than never talking to or seeing each other. While some bonds of friendship may be strong enough to…

4 Ways to Nurture Your Relationships