Having no close friends can influence a person's life in ways that stretch far beyond boredom or loneliness. While not everyone craves a large social circle, a total absence of meaningful connections ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Watching your friendship change when a close friend starts ...

Everyone is equally deserving of companionship and connection, yet some people find it difficult to cultivate the close friendships that they're yearning for. Whether it's due to societal pressures, ...

Quick, without thinking: Who's your best friend? Did you think of your college roommate? Your buddy you met at work years ago? Or, did you think of your romantic partner? Perhaps surprisingly, it's ...