Making friends as an adult is hard. If you’ve ever tried to figure out exactly how to ask a potential platonic connection for their number—or word that first follow-up text—you know what he’s talking ...

Meeting new people and building connections is one of the many joys in life. However, putting yourself out there can be daunting and anxiety-inducing. Striking up a conversation with someone at a ...

It’s tough to plunge into a new congregation. Here’s how to get your head above water. Once, a man decided to attend religious services while visiting a new town. He went to the meeting location and ...

A practical guide for expanding your circle, with advice from sociable people. By Laura Regensdorf Laura Regensdorf lives in Brooklyn with her hound mix, Pina, who has turned out to be a great ...

College at RIT is a fresh start, and making new friends is a big part of it! But let’s be real: talking to strangers in a totally new place can feel a little intimidating. The good news? Everyone else ...

Large gatherings often present a paradox: surrounded by people yet feeling isolated. Whether at a concert, conference, or festival, the art of making friends in crowded spaces is a valuable skill that ...

Making friends as an adult is a different ballgame, with new and more complex rules. Here are three small adjustments you can make to befriend other grown-ups confidently. Imagine that you show up to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Friends can be a terrific source of happiness, but a new ...

I find that at 82 it is harder to make friends that are local. My husband is very social, but not necessarily with me. I’d like to make some new, good friends, but I’m not in situations where ...

When I was younger, my mom told me that when you’re in a relationship, you need to essentially date other couples to find a twosome you and your partner both get along with. I brushed it off, as ...