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 ...

The older I get, the harder it is to make new friends. That is the lie I have told myself. The truth is I don’t take the time to create new friendships. I barely give enough time to the ones I have.

People with avoidant attachment styles may seem distant or detached, but they still need closeness and connection. Open, compassionate communication—such as regular “friendship temperature ...

For children, meaningful connections develop naturally over time due to frequency of contact and proximity to each other. The further away adolescents move from each other, the greater the chance of ...