You don't have to live in the same town or — or even the same country — as your best friend to maintain a strong friendship. Even so, it can be challenging to live far away from your favorite people.

Your friends are the people who get you—and get your sense of humor, whether it’s dad-joke corny or dry and droll. It’s almost like you have a secret language between you, with all those inside jokes, ...

Love can come in many forms, whether it be romantic, platonic or a combination of both. Strong friendships sit at the top of that pyramid, often acting as a safe space where we can be who we truly are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. fotostorm/ E+ via Getty Images When Valentine's Day rolls around, we all tend to think of romance, but that doesn't acknowledge ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Friendship is one of the most reliable pathways to happiness.