Valentine’s Day is usually considered a day for celebrating romantic love. Couples go on dinner dates, shower each other with affection, and give romantic cards and gifts. But Valentine’s Day is ...

250 Good Morning Messages for Friends To Start Their Day Out Right originally appeared on Parade. Sending a nice text to your favorite people first thing in the morning is one of the simplest ways to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Having a good friend is one of the best things you can do for ...

“Best friend” is a term that seems to have been invented in the twentieth century, perhaps even in the second half of that century. My parents never used the term “best friend,” but my friends and I ...

In an April 2025 study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, researchers asked 940 adults in romantic relationships to name their seven closest friends. However, they left one thing ...

Despite being difficult, setting boundaries with certain people in your life is essential for your emotional health. Figuring out which of your good friends are actually friends and not just out to ...

Friendship is one of those things that can really make or break your day. A good friend is like a lifeline, always there when you need them the most. But sometimes, it's hard to tell if someone is ...

“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”– James, 15:13 There are friendships that last a lifetime, even if you don’t see each other for a long time. Today a ...

A person’s social network can be surprisingly complex. Yet, we think we only need a romantic partner and a nuclear family. Maybe one good friend. Otherwise, those not legally or biologically fastened ...

New research reveals that surprisingly few people consider their partners as friends. Those who do, however, have much more satisfying relationships. Here’s why. In total, just 36% chose to include ...