Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If want more friends—and want greater sense of belonging, you ...

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All people have a basic need to be loved and cared for. But more and more Americans are living alone, according to the U.S. Census—often not by choice—and that’s creating a loneliness epidemic that ...

Matt Clevenger and Mark Griffo tackle adult friendship challenges by creating VLLG, a Boise-based app connecting users with ...

You can be the best of friends at home—but traveling together for the first time is a whole different story. Here’s how to tell if you’ll be compatible on the road. Traveling with a friend can be a ...