As one team of anthropologists noted, “people treat affines as biological kin rather than unrelated friends.” One reason is that despite not being genetically linked, they tend to have ...
If you’re like most people, you want more friends—and you may also struggle with feelings of isolation or disconnectedness. Fortunately, you can learn how to make friends and use strategies ...
I guess I’m looking for permission to dial back the friendship? Anonymous: This question tends to lurk in the background when people are struggling: Are they in crisis because they’re self ...
A clear message was conveyed: people on both sides have strong aspirations for deepening friendship. For China and the United States, two vastly different countries, in-person exchange plays a key ...