Friendship sounds simple, but what truly makes someone a good friend can mean different things to different people. While some think of love and care, others talk about honesty, sharing, or how a ...

The Japanese have a term, kenzoku, which translated literally means "family." The connotation suggests a bond between people who've made a similar commitment and who possibly, therefore, share a ...

We spend a lot of time analyzing and investing in our romantic relationships, and couples counseling keeps growing in popularity. Equally, we make sure our professional ones are working, because let's ...

A reader suspects that a friend is divulging her secrets. If not, why do people around town seem to know her personal business? By Philip Galanes I believe that a good friend shares things I tell her ...

You’re trying to be a supportive, empathetic friend. You listen as they outline significant challenges in their life. Maybe they’re feeling low or stressed, or there’s tension at home or in ...