Ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus, founder of 'The Garden,' taught that true happiness stems from freedom from fear, peace ...

The NPR podcast producer, in her new book, has collected stories from people for whom friendship — not marriage — has been their deepest bond. In her book “The Other Significant Others,” Rhaina Cohen ...

I don’t know about you, but true friendship is like a good hot cup of coffee, early in the morning. It feels so good when its warmth permeates your body and seeps into your soul, waking you up. That’s ...

There are few things more precious than the genuine friendship that exists between Kelli Giddish and Mariska Hargitay. Giddish, who re-joined Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as a series regular at ...

DEAR ERIC: I am a mid-60s married woman. I have been in a deep friendship for a couple of years with a married male colleague in his 30s. Neither of us is each other’s supervisor. There is no romantic ...

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.

There are numerous challenges to making new friends in adulthood. Not only is making friends harder as we get older, but sustaining friendships can be harder as well: After college and beyond, most ...