Having friends is essential to our mental and physical well-being. According to the American Psychological Association, the strength of people’s social connections can predict their life satisfaction, ...

Healthy friendships are a big part of the puzzle when it comes to mental health, life satisfaction, and longevity. There are a variety of different levels of emotional connection in relationships, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If want more friends—and want greater sense of belonging, you ...

Does Everyone Really Need a Bestie? “Every teen needs a good friend, and the quality of a friendship will always be more important than the quantity of them,” says Kelli Hoffman, a Michigan-based ...

Leadership can be a lonely place. When the buck stops with you as the CEO, making that final call can feel isolating and risky. It may mean you rely too heavily on gut instinct rather than hard data; ...

Through life experiences, I have learned you can obtain almost anything you want by helping others get what they want. Life is about making a contribution, not a comparison. A reporter once asked me ...

LAS VEGAS -- What's the cost of friendship? According to the website RentAFriend.com, it's about $25 an hour. That's right, just like you can go online and rent furniture, a movie, or some clothing, ...