Relationships - Friendships

Once you’re an adult, advice about friendships can start to take second fiddle to dating and parenting advice—and we think that’s just too bad! Friendships are just as important to adults as they are to children, and maintaining healthy friendships can be a major source of happiness. We’ve got some advice, quotes, and general expert know-how to help you do just that, no matter how old you are.

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I Asked ChatGPT Some Personal Questions, and Let’s Just Say She’s Not a Good Friend

ChatGPT may be able to write a 10-page essay on the history of the world, but when it comes to being a friend, it still has a lot to learn

How to Make Friends as an Adult—and Keep Them

Everyone needs reliable friends in their inner circle. If you're in need of new pals, follow this expert advice for...


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25 Funny Friendship Quotes to Share with Your Friends

What are friends for? Laughing at your jokes, of course. Get your pals giggling with these funny friendship quotes.


137 Cute and Funny Nicknames for Friends That Totally Encapsulate Your BFFs

From classic and cute to utterly silly, this list has the perfect nicknames for all your friends


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22 Books About Friendship to Share with Your Bestie

Grab your pals and dive into these riveting books about friendship that are all about sidekicks, soulmates and chosen family

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120 Friends Captions for Instagram That Sum Up Your Bestie

From funny to sentimental to cute—these are the best friends captions for Instagram


25 Funny Friend Memes to Send to Your Bestie

You'll want to send these to your bestie ASAP.

22 Stories About Friendship That’ll Make You Call Your Bestie

Your pals comfort you at your worst and celebrate you at your best, as our readers' stories about friendship prove


10 Things You Should Never Say to a Widow

It’s easy to blurt out the wrong thing when trying to comfort a mourner. Whatever you do, avoid these awkward,...


13 Etiquette Tips for Getting Along with a Cheap Friend

You love them. You really do. But you also really don't want to split a side salad nine ways again.


Feeding a Friendship: How a Simple Homemade Meal Forged a Bond I’ll Never Forget

For one woman homesick in a new city, a comforting chat over a thoughtful meal helped warm the soul.