Appetizer friends, entree friends, and dessert friends — and why you need all three in a balanced life. 

Protect your space by embracing your inner Sven — and what you can say after the “no”

You’ve heard about "third places" — the spots for connecting with people outside of home and work. Here are 27+ other places you deserve, too.

Third Places: What they are, the surprising reasons why you don’t have one, and what to do about it.

A behind-the-scenes sneak peek at my visit to Culdesac, America’s first car-free neighborhood built from scratch.

A behind-the-scenes look at a recent connection experience I led as part of orientation for first year college students in a remarkable university program

Is friendship as hard as we think it is? My answer may surprise you.

An homage to bookish people and places. Plus, tips for starting a book club, and alternatives to book clubs

Yeah, you read that right. Learn how you can receive literal free money to make friends in your local community.

(3 min read) Friend dates are one of the most fun ways to keep your friendships strong. But if your mind goes blank when it's time to think of things to do with your friends, you're in luck! Today, we're digging into Friend Date Ideas — mostly free stuff to do with your friends to bring more fun, excitement, comfort, and closeness to your relationship.

Want a new friend? Don’t start from scratch! You already have online acquaintances that would make great IRL friends. This fun and power-packed guide will show you how to turn your online followers into real friends—this week.

(6 min read) Does gift-giving stress you out and leave your mind a total blank? Not sure what to do with an awkward or crappy gift that you’ve been given? This guide will give you ideas for awesome, thoughtful, and creative gifts, plus tips for what to do if someone gives you a bad gift.

(3 min read) A story about how you can show creative kindness and gentle generosity when a friend is going through a difficult time. This simple story shows that you don’t need to do big flashy things to show your friends that you care.