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M aking new friends can be awkward. Whether you’re a student at a new school, an empty nester looking to get out more, or a monk parakeet, nobody wants to embarrass themselves or get mixed up with a ...

I'm an old guy and one of the things I'm most proud of is that I've maintained some friendships for more than 45 years. Last week some of us rented a VRBO for a few days. As one might expect, people ...

Dear Abby: I had a best friend I got together with weekly. She decided she needed to move away to a quieter place. Of course, I was disappointed, but I supported her decision because it was right for ...

Reconnecting with old friends can be challenging. Many people are hesitant to reach out and fear being seen as a burden after ...

I recently spoke with one of my best friends from childhood. Tom and I met when I was 8 years old, shortly after I’d been adopted from foster care. Back then, all of my worldly possessions were ...

These are only some of the wonderful members of my family. My brothers and I still talk about our favorite Friday night shows with our dad. From left to right are my older brothers Carson and Brady, ...