Like many Americans, the writer Rhaina Cohen is shopping for a home. Unlike many Americans, she’s searching for a house to live in with her friends and their families, a unique setup that sometimes ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. In a world that emphasizes romantic relationships, we explore the science of friendships in humans and our primate relatives— how we make them and how ...

TV has always been a mirror for human relationships, reflecting everything from fiery romances to deep, platonic friendships. But in recent years, it feels like every close bond on TV comes with a ...

Valentine’s Day has rolled round once more and it feels like we’re now floating in a 24-hour sea of cheesy cards, chocolates, and red roses. Often seen as the make-or-break day for relationships, ...

Quick, without thinking: Who's your best friend? Did you think of your college roommate? Your buddy you met at work years ago? Or, did you think of your romantic partner? Perhaps surprisingly, it's ...

For many years, I considered myself to be an awkward loner. And it’s true that I was my own first friend — and an extraordinarily good one, at that. From an early age, I deeply enjoyed my own company.

2025 has arrived with no shortage of opinions on modern dating, and honestly, credit where it’s due to the relationships that have stayed steady despite the internet’s endless commentary. Somewhere ...

We're always told to protect ourselves from getting hurt. Usually, the culprits of real pain are skinned knees and broken hearts. Our parents warn us about the dangers of falling in love and remind us ...