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fromwww.theguardian.com
38 minutes ago

Want more friends? A better social life? Be like my 85-year-old buddy Gerry

Actively maintain friendships; take responsibility for sustaining connections and persistently reach out to avoid losing friends.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

Asking Eric: We used to be friends until camping took over her life

Friendship changed as a camping lifestyle and new social circle shifted shared time, making prior routines impractical and reducing mutual availability.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

On Friendship by Andrew O'Hagan review ties that bind

Friendship liberates where family constricts, reshaping identity amidst bereavement and the distancing effects of the internet.
#zodiac
Relationships
fromFortune
19 hours ago

Management guru says society overvalues romantic relationships: 'There's an excessive amount of pressure to get married, white picket fence' | Fortune

Society overvalues romantic relationships and undervalues friendships, creating undue pressure to marry while friendships provide essential social and emotional value.
fromBustle
1 day ago

Here's Your Horoscope For Thursday, October 2

The moon continues its journey through social Aquarius, bringing a buzz of fresh ideas to uplift your attitude and pull you outside of your comfort zone. Follow your craving for something different, exciting, and unexpected. By mid-morning, the moon links up with the charming Libra sun, forming an energizing trine that brings ease to connections and collaborations - especially in group dynamics. Independence and togetherness can coexist. Schedule in some quality time with your friends without the pressure to fill every moment of silence.
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#boundaries
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Make a Friend

Make new friends by showing openness: go where people are, use positive body language and greetings, start conversations, remember details, and accept possible rejection.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

Harriette Cole: The bouncer rejected me, and my friends went in anyway

The clubs are strict they have security guards, and apparently everyone expects you to wear high heels and tiny dresses, neither of which are really my style. On two occasions, my friends and their tiny dresses were approved by the bouncer, but my mom jeans and I were not. I was embarrassed, but the fact that my friends decided not to go in made me feel a lot better.
Relationships
Film
fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

Two 'Sound of Music' Child Stars Reveal They Went to Prom Together

The seven child actors who played the Von Trapp children remained lifelong friends, supporting each other through marriages, divorces, public attention, and the deaths of two siblings.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

Emma Fogarty: 'My friendship with Colin Farrell started over a bowl of mashed potato and some misplaced onions'

The minute Colin Farrell sat down, I knew I was going to like him. The best way I can put this is he looks like a star and he walks like a star, but when Colin opens his mouth to talk, the Hollywood falls off him. That suave celebrity you see in movies and on the red carpet? In reality, he is a darling.
Film
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Dear Abby: She had an astonishing reaction to my family photo

When I showed the photo to my friend, her reaction left me speechless. She practically threw the phone down and said, What an ugly family! Your mother is ugly and fat, and your father is ugly, too! She continued with more of the same. Other than that, she's a kind and giving friend. I can't get over what she said because I know I'm ugly and I hate being so. But if we were so offensive, why would she be friends with me?
Relationships
Women
fromBuzzFeed
4 days ago

17 Women Open Up About The Aspects Of "Girlhood" They Miss, And It's A Nostalgia Overload

Girlhood memories center on carefree intimacy, playful rituals, easy friendships, and candid emotional expression that adults often struggle to replicate.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

My high school friends and I take yearly trips together. We're in our 30s but still make time for each other.

Lifelong friendships formed in a small town endure decades through shared laughter, mutual support during hardships, and prioritized recurring trips to reconnect.
#marriage
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago
Relationships

My grandparents say the keys to their 65-year marriage include staying independent and having a healthy social life

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Modern Morals: 'My friend confided in me about a rocky patch in her marriage - but then she told her husband what I said about him'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Modern Morals: 'I hate the way my best friend's husband speaks to her, but now she's dragged me into their fight'

fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago
Relationships

My grandparents say the keys to their 65-year marriage include staying independent and having a healthy social life

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Modern Morals: 'My friend confided in me about a rocky patch in her marriage - but then she told her husband what I said about him'

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Relationships

Modern Morals: 'I hate the way my best friend's husband speaks to her, but now she's dragged me into their fight'

#communication
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Relationships

If You're A Friend Who's Too Busy To Get Together, But Keeps Saying You Want To Hang, Please Stop

fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Relationships

If You're A Friend Who's Too Busy To Get Together, But Keeps Saying You Want To Hang, Please Stop

#dating
Mental health
fromLondon Unattached
1 week ago

The Billionaire Inside Your Head, Hampstead Theatre - Review

A stage drama examines a man's OCD deterioration through confrontational audience interactions, a strained friendship, workplace pressure, and shifting power dynamics.
fromBustle
1 week ago

Glen Powell Almost Played This Iconic 'Glee' Character

Fortunately, the job didn't affect their friendship. The actors actually moved in together as Overstreet was going on the "crazy Glee ride," Powell said, adding that it was "wild" to see one of his "best friends in the world" step into such a massive spotlight. "Because it was also, like, the biggest show in the world. I don't think a lot of people remember that."
Television
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Homebound review emotionally rich study of friends in rural India trying to get home in the pandemic

Neeraj Ghaywan's realist Indian drama follows impoverished young men from a rural northern town, exploring friendship, caste, prejudice, and limited opportunities.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Asking Eric: I skipped her birthday because of the $10 fee, and she reacted poorly

Friendship should not be severed over inability to attend a birthday due to financial constraints; adults should communicate and show understanding.
#ghosting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Relationships

Help! My Best Friend Cut Me Off in the Cruelest Way. But I Really Can't Believe What She's Doing Now.

fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago
Relationships

Help! My Best Friend Cut Me Off in the Cruelest Way. But I Really Can't Believe What She's Doing Now.

#parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago
Relationships

Child-Free Woman Frustrated That Friend Brought Her Child To Their Lunch Date

Friendships often change after children arrive as priorities, availability, and expectations shift, creating tension between parents and childfree friends.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

I had kids later than most of my friends. They were able to share valuable advice, but I had to connect with younger moms to survive.

Younger moms provide essential support and friendship for older parents adjusting to motherhood.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Parenting

I had kids later than most of my friends. They were able to share valuable advice, but I had to connect with younger moms to survive.

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

It was a bad dream but I never woke up': what it is like to lose your best friend

Many lifelong alliances begin with a period of mild intimidation, and so it was with my friendship with Nichola. We were 18, in the first year at university, and shared a few French classes. I didn't know her name, had never heard her speak in English but, with her voluminous curls and friendly, curious stare, she stood out. I assumed she would be too cool to hang around with someone like me.
LGBT
Television
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Gen V Recap: Enough Death

Jordan faces conflicted feelings about fame, resists Vought's exploitation of their gender identity, and forms an empathetic bond with Sam.
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

Yasmina Reza's Art Returns, Loaded With Blanks

You're bang-on, lady, and in more ways than one. Neither the play nor Scott Ellis's yuks-forward revival starring Bobby Cannavale, Neil Patrick Harris, and James Corden really has much to do with the subject of its title. Reza herself knew as much: Though the new Broadway artwork does away with them, there's a contemptuous little pair of air quotes in the show's name as written.
Arts
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

When He Had No One in the ER, His Uber Driver Stayed. How 1 Act of Kindness Changed Their Lives Forever

"I didn't have very good insurance, and I was worried about the cost," Romano, now 29, tells TODAY.com.
US news
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Disney's 'Electric Bloom' star Carmen Sanchez on developing her popstar persona

Electric Bloom follows three young women who become a mega-famous pop group and close friends, blending music, friendship, and cultural identity.
#loneliness
#etiquette
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

The Compatriots Actors Discuss Their Timely New Film About an Undocumented Gay Man - San Francisco Bay Times

The Compatriots, out September 16 on VOD, is an affable comedy about a serious subject. Closeted high school student Javi (Rafael Silva) is feeling good after pitching a no-hitter, but when he kisses his teammate, Hunter (Denis Shepherd), at the afterparty, things get awkward between these best friends. Five years later, the guys reconnect when Javi has another uncomfortable issue-ICE has raided his workplace and Javi is hiding because he is undocumented.
Film
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

NYU professor says traditional networking is 'nonsense'-instead real friendships are key to success | Fortune

Gen Z is facing a dire labor market-and it's forced young professionals on the job hunt to stealthily promote their resumes with boxes of donuts, or to take up waitressing gigs at conferences just to get a foot in the door. But Suzy Welch, professor of management practice at New York University, believes the key to success is a lot simpler than that.
Business
Mental health
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

My Friend Was Ready to End His Life. Then He Made This Extraordinary Request.

A friend intends to end his life and asks for a companion who will witness without trying to fix or convince him.
Television
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Jennifer & Reese Love Fighting On 'The Morning Show'

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon portray Alex Levy and Bradley Jackson, who maintain a complex, enduring friendship despite conflicts in The Morning Show Season 4.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

Help! My Best Friend Totally Bailed on a Major Life Event. I'm Thinking of Returning the Favor.

A long-term friend bailed on a birthday trip last minute, blamed others and her pet, leaving the birthday person unsure about attending a shared concert.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

I Love You, Byeee by Adam Buxton audiobook review warm and witty whimsy

Adam Buxton’s memoir I Love You, Byeee revisits his mother, career, and friendship with Joe Cornish, delivered in a warm, audio-focused, self-deprecating style.
fromiRunFar
3 weeks ago

A Day with Friends

The grasses have now dried and turned golden, the air filled with the scents of fall. Eszter stops, "A moose!" Down in the willows along the creek, a single moose munches on the plants. We are far enough away to pleasantly observe the stoic creature in its home, a lovely spot in a high meadow tucked between mountains with no one else around except for us.
Travel
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 weeks ago

Songs about roses: A story about Morten Lauridsen * Oregon ArtsWatch

I've been good friends with composer Morten Lauridsen for seven years now. For those of you unfamiliar with Lauridsen, he is a National Medal of Arts recipient and the most frequently performed American choral composer in modern history. So in the choral world, he's a legend. I just returned yesterday from a visit with Skip (the name he goes by with friends) at his home on San Juan Island. He is a kind and generous soul, and such a treasure to spend time with.
Music
Relationships
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Ask a money coach: My friend is flaunting her wealth after receiving a huge inheritance. Can I tell her to tone it down?

A longtime friend's sudden inheritance and conspicuous spending increasingly unsettles the narrator despite initial happiness and recognition of the friend's generosity.
Relationships
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

These 3 Zodiac Signs Will Always Call Out Their Friends

Some zodiac signs confront friends about repeated mistakes; Aries delivers blunt, Mars-driven feedback to challenge ruts, call out toxic jobs or partners, and force action.
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

Do You Have A Rule On How Many Times You'll Invite A Friend Out Before Giving Up?

We all have a friend in our circle who, more often than not, turns down an invitation to hang out. They're busy; they're exhausted; they're out of town. Maybe they tell you they need more of a head's up, and then next time they tell you the need a more spontaneous invitation so they don't forget. They're the friend in your group that everyone shouts, "Omg you came!" when they show up at a party
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Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Dear Abby: I found out what my friends are hiding from me. Should I pretend I don't know?

Longtime friends excluding one member causes hurt; expand social circle, communicate honestly, and address uncomfortable hospitality directly.
Travel
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

"Voyagers!," by Bryan Washington

Two friends begin an impulsive, tense road trip from Houston to Los Angeles, revealing friction, impatience, and competing desires for control and comfort.
#grief
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Arts

'Twinless' is a dark comedy that doubles up on the twists

Film Twinless examines grief experienced by identical twins through a complex, evolving friendship that blends awkward humor, identity contrasts, and emotional darkness.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Relationships

Asking Eric: My old friend ditched me in favor of her wonderful neighbors'

Grief can cause prolonged withdrawal that strains longtime friendships; continue offering patient, nonpressured presence, communicate boundaries and accept possible relationship change.
Film
fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago

Back to Duality: James Sweeney and Dylan O'Brien on "Twinless" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Twinless is a darkly comic film about two bereaved men forming an intense, ambiguous friendship that blurs grief, identity, and codependency.
Television
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Virgin Sacrifice

Marysol secures a Richard Branson-sponsored cruise while the Miami cast pursues friend-driven mediations and personal confrontations before boarding.
Education
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

My daughter's school reshuffled things and now she's in a class with none of her friends. Is there anything I can do?

Children can feel devastated by class reorganisations; caregivers should allow them to talk, cry, or rant rather than trying to immediately fix the situation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: I'm envious that she has sympathy for a co-worker and none for me

When you are able to calm down, you should reach out to your friend. Chances are, she is totally unaware of her behavior toward you. Because she doesn't handle stress well, she shrugs off your issues. Now, seeing her co-worker on a daily basis and observing whatever crisis she may have experienced has forced her to acknowledge someone else going through it.
Relationships
Film
fromRoger Ebert
1 month ago

Short Films in Focus: Joe Hunting on "The Reality of Hope" | Short Films in Focus | Roger Ebert

Virtual reality community Furality AQUA fosters meaningful friendships and inspires real-world generosity, including a potential kidney donation, through animal avatars and shared experiences.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

This Is Your Sign To Invite Your Friends Over For A Slumber Party

Adult sleepovers revive teenage nostalgia by recreating carefree rituals through social media influence and intentional gatherings despite adult scheduling obstacles.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

A Platonic Babymoon Is The Most Important Girls' Trip You'll Ever Take

Create a platonic babymoon—a dedicated trip to celebrate and strengthen close friendships before major life changes like parenthood.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Can We Still Be Friends If You Hate My Favorite Movie?

I felt like I was asking her if she wanted to make out. The Big Lebowski-the 1998 Coen-brothers movie about bowling, pot, and mistaken identity-is one of my favorites, and I was nervous about introducing it to her. I like to use Lebowski quotes as a way to assert myself while, like Jeff Bridges's character, "the Dude," not taking things too seriously.
Film
#relationships
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: Should I tell my husband why my friend won't visit us?

Unresolved spousal disrespect can push friends away and signals relationship problems that benefit from honest communication and professional couples counseling.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ask a money coach: 'I pick up the bill for my friends a lot, and I'm happy to, but I wish they weren't so tight in return'

I don't know if it's something I should bring up with them or not At 30, my friends are all in different places with our finances. Some are buying houses, getting married, having kids, moving up in their careers. Others are living paycheque to paycheque or haven't moved out of the family home yet. I fall somewhere in between, and make a decent enough living.
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Chicago
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Pat McCarry: What trying to organise my 20-year J-1 reunion taught me about the realities of friendship in your 40s

Friendships formed during youthful adventures require intentional effort to sustain through midlife responsibilities, and reunions reveal both strain and value of maintaining bonds.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The one change that worked: I abandoned my cynicism and joined Europe's biggest gay choir

Joining the London Gay Men's Chorus created lasting friendships, revived social confidence, and transformed performance anxiety into joy through collaborative, choreographed concerts after pandemic isolation.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: It was a compliment! Why should my friend resent being compared to a celebrity?

Offer a sincere apology, acknowledge unintended harm, and seek open, nonjudgmental conversation to preserve and deepen the friendship.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

7 signs of a bad friend, and how to end your friendship

End friendships that are consistently one-sided, emotionally unsafe, self-centered, or that repeatedly tear you down under the guise of "brutal honesty".
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I went on a trip to mark 20 years of friendship. It reminded me that romantic relationships aren't the only ones worth cherishing.

Celebrating a 20-year friendship with a trip deepened connection, enabled honest conversations, and affirmed non-romantic relationships deserve milestone recognition.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Gary Oldman: It's No Coincidence the "World's Gone to Shit" Since David Bowie Died

Oldman opened up about his connection with Bowie during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, where he emphasized the depths of their friendship: "We laughed a lot - a lot. He was very, very, very funny, David," the Oscar-winning actor revealed. "And we sort of had similar kinds of backgrounds, grew up in similar neighborhoods" (Bowie and Oldman both grew up in South London).
Music
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Cultivating Friendships as an Adult

Cultivating friendships as an adult often requires intentional effort and active engagement. Building and maintaining friendships necessitates taking small moments to connect, offering opportunities for trust.
Relationships
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Gay TikToker Matt Armato admits split from Beau Ciolino is 'deeply painful'

It's been a privilege doing 12 years together as partners and for 10 years sharing that online with everyone. I think that you know there's so much love between us, and really loving someone [means knowing] when to change the format of the relationship, and we've decided to just be best friends.
Relationships
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

Selena Gomez Cosigned 'Showgirl' Orange In A Lacy Slip Dress

Selena Gomez is a dedicated supporter of Taylor Swift, showcasing her style while celebrating Swift's new album and its associated color.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hazel Show: What if Someone Was Filming Your Every Move?

Attractive individuals are perceived to possess more positive traits, enhancing their likability and influence in social situations.
Travel
fromBustle
1 month ago

Could My Friend Trio Actually Survive A Girl's Trip?

Girls trip to Maldives created excitement but also anxiety paralleling the dynamics from The White Lotus.
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Friends?

The notion that Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are friends amid their fierce rivalry captivates fans, illustrating the charm of camaraderie in competitive sports.
Television
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'We're always rooting for each other': Why Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud's childhood bond will 'never waver'

C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young have a unique friendship, stemming from their history as rivals in California, enduring through their careers up to the 2023 NFL Draft.
National Football League
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Amid the chaos after the fall of Kabul, two men became my lifeline | Shadi Khan Saif

The fall of Kabul in August 2021 led to personal grief and profound reflections on friendship and loss among those affected.
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Real Housewives of Miami Recap: Least of Lisa

"I had legal matters that needed my presence, number one," Lisa tells Larsa and Stephanie. Larsa reminds her that she was in St. Barth's, and questions how this led to missing her flight.
Television
Women
fromBustle
1 month ago

Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner, & Hailey Bieber Had The Chicest Girls' Night Out Looks

Friendship influences personal and business success, as seen in the support among Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, and Kylie Jenner.
Bicycling
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Ex-Boyfriend Music as Shared Memory, New Genre, and Bike Ride!

A themed bike ride called Ex-Boyfriend Music was created by two Portland city employees who bond over shared musical tastes from past relationships.
Women
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

Things Have Gotten Weird | The Walrus

Friends clash over differing perceptions of empowerment and wellness amid societal pressures and financial burdens.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Air Canada dispute could dash trip of a lifetime to Scotland, Ontario woman says | CBC News

Two women worry about Air Canada labor dispute affecting their first overseas trip due to health concerns over memory loss.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Coincidence and community: NYC's Association Association delights in connections

The Association Association embraces coincidences to foster community and connection in a city where loneliness prevails.
fromNBC News
1 month ago

Model's husband was isolated for years before he was found dead in NYC apartment, friends say

"I had no contact with him, and I just wanted him to be happy, and that's all I really cared about. And I was hoping that he was."
NYC LGBT
fromAol
1 month ago

I moved to Malaysia in my 30s and struggled to make friends, so I started a club to make the community I needed

Webley founded The Expats Club to connect with others in Kuala Lumpur. His casual dinner meetups evolved into a thriving community, fostering friendships.
Miscellaneous
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
1 month ago

NY Islanders legends take a trading card stroll down memory lane at UBS Arena

Islanders legends shared nostalgic stories and memories, emphasizing the importance of friendships and brotherhood within the franchise.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Faith, family and fishing - the unlikely bond between JD Vance and David Lammy

Vice President JD Vance and Foreign Secretary David Lammy demonstrate an unexpected friendship despite their contrasting political views.
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