Affirming Our Friends Goes beyond Commenting on How They Look
Physical qualities need not take center stage.
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Intentional Steps Needed When Trying to Make New Friends
True friendship is within reach.
She Walks in Beauty: How Other Women Shape Our Beauty Lives
Beauty is central to the lives of women—and that's a good thing.
Tend and Befriend: How Female Friendship Helps with Healing
In times of trouble, there's a comfort that only our female friends can offer.
Why It's Important to Celebrate Other Women's Successes (Even If You Don't Feel Like It)
Move aside, green-eyed monster!
I Challenged Myself to Stop Offering Unsolicited Advice—Here's What I Learned
Turns out, I was contributing more negativity than I thought.
Retaining Community: Keeping Your Relationships Strong Post-College
The best is still to come.
Living Life in Widening Circles: Finding New Friends Through Old Ones
Keep yourself open to new relationships.
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What Chronic Illness Has Taught Me About Asking For and Receiving Help
Sometimes you can't do it all on your own.
Lessons in Friendship from Frog and Toad
What the amphibians from our childhood can teach readers of all ages
Recognizing Burnout in a Friend—And Helping Her Through It
Look out for these signs and symptoms.
Moms: It’s Worth It to Stay Close to Your Friends Without Kids
Friendships across life stages are mutually enriching.
I’m the Token Single Person in My Group of Friends—This Is What I’ve Learned
Being ‘the last single girl’ can be a dream, not a nightmare.
Most of Us Are Bad Listeners—Here Are Some Small Ways to Fix That
There’s hope for us yet!
My Cancer Diagnosis Taught Me the Power of Vulnerability
And I’m reminded of this even more during the holiday season.
'He's Taking Forever!' And Other Things People Say to Women In Long-Term Relationships
The line between ‘friendly curiosity’ and ‘nunya biznuss’ is thin.
How to React (Step by Step) When Your Friend Vents About Her Boyfriend
Do you offer advice? Just listen? Avoid the topic altogether? Here’s expert advice for this tricky situation.
Elena Ferrante’s ‘My Brilliant Friend’ and the World-Changing Power of Female Friendships
If you missed this much-discussed book in 2016, now’s the time to revisit it.
10 People to Be Grateful for When You’re Single and Dating
These people make dating fun, make life an adventure, and never give up on you.
What Our Friendships Have to Do with Pumpkin Spice Lattes
It’s proven that coming together over food strengthens your bond.
“True friends are like diamonds—bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style.”
“True friends are like diamonds—bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style.”
3 Dating Tricks You Can Also Use to Make New Friends as an Adult
Why is making friends as an adult so hard?
