A practical guide for expanding your circle, with advice from sociable people. By Laura Regensdorf Laura Regensdorf lives in Brooklyn with her hound mix, Pina, who has turned out to be a great ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re like most people, you want more friends—and you may ...

After working from home all day, your takeout order arrives and you start binge-watching your favorite show alone. Sounds ideal, right? Except doing this routinely could shorten your life. And that’s ...

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 ...