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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Friendship is one of the strongest predictors of long-term ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Actresses Irene Maiorino and Alba Caterina Rohrwacher on the television series "My Brilliant Friend," based on a novel by Elena ...

The benefits of friendship go far beyond having someone to confide in or spend time with—it can also protect you from physical and mental health problems. For example, people with good friends recover ...

The creators of “Sterling Point” and “Off Campus” sought to depict relationships that were far different from the soapy rivalries of earlier young adult shows.

The relationships between friends are an integral part of many movies. In Friendship, Nonnas and Another Simple Favor, friends are everything. "Men shouldn't have friends" is the tagline for the ...

The friendship between this little boy and his dog is so adorable that it’s impossible to miss. When a child grows up with a pet, there are countless sweet moments to cherish. They become each other’s ...

While romantic breakups undoubtedly suck, there’s no denying one small silver lining: There are some generally accepted social scripts and rituals for dealing with heartbreak. You’ve got sad love ...