Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Friendships should be one of life's great joys—filled with laughter, support, and shared experiences. However, sometimes they can ...

Love doesn’t have to be romantic to improve your life. Research shows that friendships, especially high-quality ones, are key for health and well-being.

That group text that makes you laugh. The friend who insists on your weekly walk. The neighbor who drops by with soup when you’re sick. These social connections might seem peripheral to your health ...

I grew up hearing messages like "find one person to complete you" and "someday, you will find the one." Romantic love mattered most and other forms of love, especially platonic, were disposable. I ...

In our home, even though our children were years apart, we kept many of the same traditions. One anchor was our weekly family meals at home. We talked, dreamed, laughed, and sometimes wrestled through ...

Healthy friendships make life richer. Not only do they increase joy, but research shows they boost your immune system and may even help you live longer. For most, however, the actual value comes not ...