On a recent Thursday evening in downtown Washington, I took a deep breath and walked into a bar. I joined a couple dozen other women who were milling around making small talk and ordering drinks, ...

Friendship is vital for our health and happiness, but we don’t always prioritize it. The Optimist’s Maggie Penman goes on a journey to make new friends and learn why so many of us are craving ...

There was a time when friendships seemed to come naturally. Growing up, schooling provided abundant opportunities to meet like-minded people and engage in shared activities. But, as we age, a lot of ...

DEAR ABBY: I am a 36-year-old woman from Pakistan. I read your advice with great interest. Since childhood, it was always hard for me to make friends. People who I liked I pushed hard to be friends ...

It’s once again time to gather your friends and celebrate the season with a fun and tasty friendsgiving get-together. Generally more casual than a traditional sit-down Thanksgiving dinner, ...

Planning a big holiday meal or a potluck with friends involves a lot of coordination. If you’re in charge, you need to make sure there’s enough food, enough variety and that no two people bring the ...