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Television
fromBustle
6 hours ago

Exclusive: Mormon Wives' Mayci & Mikayla Share A Surprising Update About Whitney

Mayci Neeley and Mikayla Matthews investigate cast scandals while navigating pregnancies and relationship struggles during Season 3 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
8 hours ago

'Detonator:' Brooklyn paramedic channels years of EMS experience into new comic * Brooklyn Paper

Paramedic James Parrish created 'Detonator,' a seven-issue comic that explores friendship, trauma, and mental illness through a dramatic act forcing a superhero toward recovery.
Wellness
fromBusiness Insider
10 hours ago

I became friends with a stranger on vacation. Despite living on separate continents, we're still close 5 years later.

A brief retreat encounter and shared challenges led to a durable, cross-continental friendship maintained through pandemic lockdowns and regular contact.
#etiquette
fromwww.mercurynews.com
18 hours ago

Dear Abby: She told me her secret, and it might end our friendship

Because her husband has health issues, she retired early to be at home to care for him. She recently confided to me that they haven't been intimate in almost 20 years and that two years ago she started a romantic relationship with a man she knew. She says they both lack physical affection in their marriages and came together to fill that void.
Relationships
#film
fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago
Film

It's Important for a Film to Wake an Audience Up: Ira Sachs on "Peter Hujar's Day" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
1 day ago
Film

It's Important for a Film to Wake an Audience Up: Ira Sachs on "Peter Hujar's Day" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Relationships
fromEvanhamilton
1 day ago

Relearning Community Fundamentals on a Cattle Ranch

Regularly organizing in-person gatherings strengthens friendships, enables shared effort, and a suitable venue enhances the group's experience.
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

When My Best Friend Told Me She Was Applying to My Company, I Secretly Hoped She Wouldn't Get It. Now My Worst Fears Have Come True.

I'm friends with my co-worker, not in the way where we naturally grew close after being forced to spend eight hours a day with each other. We were friends before we became co-workers. When I heard she had applied for the same company, I was excited, but grew wary. I secretly didn't want her to get it. I was scared of what it would do to our relationship.
Relationships
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

King Sorrow by Joe Hill review dragon-fired horror epic is a tour de force

Six friends accidentally summon an ancient dragon and must spend their lives battling it while confronting escalating supernatural horrors.
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

My Best Friend's Husband Is Such A Loser

I'm not just saying that he's lazy, unmotivated, and never takes her out or wants to travel with her, but yes to all of that. I hate how he makes her feel like she's asking for too much out of a partner. I hate how he tells her that he'll do something with her or for her then he doesn't.
Relationships
Television
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Jimmy Kimmel Honors Late Bandleader Cleto Escobedo III with Tear-Filled Monologue

Jimmy Kimmel dedicated a 22-minute, emotional monologue to remembering his lifelong best friend and bandleader Cleto Escobedo III after his death at 59.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 days ago

50-year pen pals meet in person for the first time

Two women sustained a 50-year pen-pal friendship and met in person for the first time to celebrate their anniversary and shared travels.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

I forgot my headphones when I went to the gym. It led to a great conversation with a stranger.

At one point, I was resting on a hip thrust machine, letting my mind wander without auditory stimuli beaming directly into my brain - kind of nice, actually - when a woman called, "Hey, do you have a second?" and asked for advice on using the belt squat machine. I was happy to help, and we chatted for a bit before exchanging friendly goodbyes.
Exercise
#loneliness
fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago
Mental health

People In Their 30s And 40s Are Getting Real About Feeling Lonely, And Why It's So Hard To Make Friends

fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago
Mental health

People In Their 30s And 40s Are Getting Real About Feeling Lonely, And Why It's So Hard To Make Friends

Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Harriette Cole: I was hurt by her emoji response to my heartfelt message

A friend's indifferent response to emotional disclosure reveals they may not provide emotional support; adjust expectations and avoid relying on them during vulnerability.
#grief
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Relationships

I Texted My Friend For Years After She Died. Then I Received A 5-Word Reply That Left Me Shaken.

fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago
Relationships

I Texted My Friend For Years After She Died. Then I Received A 5-Word Reply That Left Me Shaken.

Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

You be the judge: should my best friend stop calling me by a nickname?

Priscilla dislikes the nickname "Prissy", prefers her full name, and feels friends dismiss her preference while name choices can reflect subtle power dynamics and hurt.
Mental health
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Let's Normalize Being Broke Friends Together

Financial hardship should not isolate friends; prioritize accessible, low-cost gatherings to maintain community and reduce shame.
Books
fromKqed
1 week ago

An Erotically Charged Love Triangle Is the Heart of Lily King's New Novel

A coming-of-age novel traces intense first love, friendship ruptures, and emotional devastation from college to middle age.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Harriette Cole: Was this lunch incident a red flag about my new friend?

When the bill came, it sat on the table for a while; neither of us touched it. Eventually, I picked it up and asked if she wanted to split it, and she said yes immediately. I was caught off guard because she had clearly said beforehand that she wanted to treat me, so I hadn't expected to pay. It's not about the money
Mental health
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I'm not actively pursuing a romantic partnership by choice

A 41-year-old person is content being single, values independence, builds deep friendships, and finds solitude and chosen companionship fulfilling.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

It Was Just Another Unremarkable Day

Rob had long been an unreliable narrator, and his latest story had been a doozy about owing back rent and borrowing thousands of dollars from a shady loan shark who had threatened him with bodily harm if he was late with his payments. There was always a germ of truth in Rob's stories, and this one involved even more disturbing details, but I was going through some of my own stuff at the time, mainly looking for a new job,
Mental health
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The generational divide is so overrated here's how I crossed it and forged new friendships | Zoya Patel

Intergenerational friendships bridge generational divides, enrich perspectives, challenge assumptions, and provide mutual learning despite widespread age-based antagonism.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Help! My Friend and His Girlfriend Have a Devious Scheme to Pay Off Her Student Loans. It Involves a Wedding Ring.

A close friend, "Sam," and his girlfriend, "Emily," are doing something truly terrible. She has a lot of student debt to pay off, so they have come up with a plan. She will date and marry someone rich, and he will pay off her student loans, and then she will break up with him to be with Sam after a few years.
Relationships
#boundaries
fromTiny Buddha
3 weeks ago
Relationships

When Friendship Is One-Sided: Letting Go of Someone Who Was Never Really There - Tiny Buddha

fromTiny Buddha
3 weeks ago
Relationships

When Friendship Is One-Sided: Letting Go of Someone Who Was Never Really There - Tiny Buddha

fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Charlie Sheen's life was in chaos. Meet friend Tony Todd, the 'angel from heaven' who helped rescue him

When Sheen wanted to meet Carlos Estévez because the major league pitcher shared Sheen's given name, he turned to his connected friend, Tony Todd. When Sheen was in the throes of a crack addiction, fired from his starring role on "Two and a Half Men" and in need of an unwavering voice of encouragement, he turned to his non-judgmental friend Tony Todd.
Television
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 weeks ago

The Most Common Friendship 'Mistakes' That Are Making You A Worse Hang

Strong friendships require intentional care, accountability, and difficult conversations to repair misunderstandings and adapt as individuals grow.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
2 weeks ago

The Most Controversial 'Relationship Rule' That Couples Therapists Hate

Rigid, non-negotiable relationship rules—such as forbidding new opposite-sex friends—risk control and require open, respectful negotiation and mutual boundaries.
fromConsequence
2 weeks ago

Busta Rhymes Releases Heartfelt D'Angelo Tribute Track "Magic"

Rapping over the singer's own classic 2000 single "One Mo'Gin," the often frenetic Rhymes spends several minutes lovingly celebrating both the man and the artist. (Before letting the remainder of the seven-minute track play out to haunting effectiveness.) Whether you're a fan of one artist and/or both, it's the kind of homage that cuts to the beating heart of D'Angelo's singular legacy.
Music
#motherhood
#communication
Real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Tell us: have you ever rented a room from a friend?

Homeowners increasingly host lodgers, often friends renting rooms, creating potential stress on friendships when a friend becomes a live-in landlord.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Is it OK to talk at the cinema? How about if it's just during the trailers? | Polly Hudson

Friendship can be shown by silently miming an argument, while reasonable cinema etiquette tolerates pre-film talking but condemns loud phone conversations during movies.
fromHuffPost
2 weeks ago

These Are The Most Common Fights Between Close Friends, According To Therapists

"That stage of life is all about figuring out who you are, which means emotions run high and identity can feel more fragile," said Kristin Anderson, licensed clinical social worker, founder of Madison Square Psychotherapy . "Because teens are still developing emotion regulation skills, small misunderstandings can escalate quickly in ways that are less common in adult relationships."
Relationships
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: My friend's boyfriend made mean jokes about me in public

Confront the friend about the boyfriend's breach of confidence and avoid sharing private information with someone who won't protect your trust.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

'I Love LA' is a self aware comedy for the chronically online

I Love LA treats Los Angeles as the central character, exploring how the city's culture and internet fame can rapidly build and destroy young lives.
Dallas Cowboys
fromBlogging The Boys
2 weeks ago

Merril Hoge, Thomas Everett, Ernie Mills to spend Bye Week at the Beach at TradeWinds Resort

Reuniting with former teammates strengthens bonds through shared stories, nostalgia, affirmation, and camaraderie despite different towns, agendas, and life stages.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Asking Eric: My friend's husband put cameras in the guest room

You may be taking on too much responsibility for S and T's relationship dynamics. If a simple request about feeling secure in the place where you're sleeping hurts her or drives a wedge in her marriage, that's largely her responsibility. I don't write this to be callous. But think of what you're actually asking: You don't want to be filmed while you sleep. This is not unreasonable in the least.
Relationships
#ghosting
Relationships
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Carol Vorderman says she's dropped her toxic friends - here's why you should too, and how to do it

Let go of friendships that no longer bring joy by recognising red flags and removing unhealthy relationships.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Modern Morals: My gluttonous friend eats and drinks much more than the rest of our group - surely it's not fair to just split the restaurant bill evenly?

As I've recently given up alcohol, I'm finding this even more frustrating as I feel I'm essentially paying for her expensive tastes
Relationships
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

I Want to Be Single Forever

Intentionally remaining single can be a viable, fulfilling life choice offering deep friendships, freedom, and achievable life goals without a long-term romantic partner.
Books
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Drag Race star Kim Chi says her new middle grade novel embodies "all things beautiful & queer" - LGBTQ Nation

A middle-grade novel follows a 12-year-old Korean immigrant who fights to save his local library using creativity, friendship, and a drag superhero he created.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Being the first parent in my circle reshaped my friendships

Friendships shift as life stages change; early marriage and parenthood can feel isolating, but relationships adapt and reconnect as others reach similar milestones.
#astrology
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Asking Eric: I'm so hurt that she told this story from my drunken days

I have been in recovery for alcohol addiction for almost 31 years. Needless to say, my life is wonderful and so good compared with those years when I was active in my addiction. Recently I was with someone who knew me before recovery. In a room with people who really didn't know me very well, she told the story about how I was drunk, in a blackout and stole something from someone.
Relationships
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Harriette Cole: I threw myself into planning our parents' party, and this is what I got

Assign specific tasks, deadlines, and regular check-ins to stop being the default planner and get others to share responsibilities.
#bridget-everett
fromPeople.com
3 weeks ago
Television

Comedian Bridget Everett on Navigating Hollywood Friendships: 'I Like Somebody You Feel You Can Take Off Your Bra with' (Exclusive)

fromAol
3 weeks ago
Television

Comedian Bridget Everett on Navigating Hollywood Friendships: 'I Like Somebody You Feel You Can Take Off Your Bra with' (Exclusive)

fromPeople.com
3 weeks ago
Television

Comedian Bridget Everett on Navigating Hollywood Friendships: 'I Like Somebody You Feel You Can Take Off Your Bra with' (Exclusive)

fromAol
3 weeks ago
Television

Comedian Bridget Everett on Navigating Hollywood Friendships: 'I Like Somebody You Feel You Can Take Off Your Bra with' (Exclusive)

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Should friendship really be a one strike and you're out' deal?

I consider them all my best friends even though I have friends in my life that I see more regularly, she wrote, adding that she felt foolish, childish, to be so upset, especially given her vintage.
Relationships
#parenting
Video games
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

How To Increase Pokemon Friendship Level In Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Several berries and the Soothe Bell increase Pokémon friendship, but most berries lower a specific base stat while the Soothe Bell is safe.
Film
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Sarah Paulson Tears Up Remembering Her 'Dear Friend' Diane Keaton

Sarah Paulson is grieving Diane Keaton’s death and remembers Keaton as a generous, playful mentor and an even more spectacular friend than performer.
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I took my 50-year-old best friend to Disney. He was skeptical, but it was actually a great guys' trip for men our age.

Until recently, my best friend, Josh, couldn't name a single Disney ride. Meanwhile, I've visited nearly every park worldwide and subscribe to Disney blogs. When a last-minute work trip sent him to Asia, he decided to take an extra week of vacation. Since his wife couldn't get the time off, he asked me to join him for our first guys' trip in a decade.
Travel
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino Star In Moncler's Latest Campaign

For decades, Moncler has been associated with winter and puffer jackets, but I have always felt that Moncler is about something deeper: love and a sense of togetherness. These values have shaped everything we've done for over 70 years. Across every product and every campaign, there runs a consistent thread of emotion and human connection. Through their story of friendship, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro embody everything Moncler truly stands for: affection, warmth, and the belief that we are all better and warmer together.
Film
US politics
fromVulture
1 month ago

The Lowdown Recap: Live Fire

A chain of linked murders originates from Dale Washberg's death, with suspected political villain Donald Washberg and shifting loyalties driving escalating violence.
Philosophy
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Dear James: My Guy Group Has a Nongrowth Mindset

Routine camaraderie can mask personal stagnation; true love recognizes ongoing change and calls for compassionate attention to others' growth and deeper obligations.
Books
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Andrew O'Hagan's New Book Makes a Case for the Importance of Friendship

Friendship is an intimate, evolving bond that brings joy, memory, and loyalty but faces erosion as digital connection risks replacing real touch and commitment.
#chinese-philosophy
fromWarpweftandway
1 month ago
Philosophy

Hybrid Workshop: Friendship in Chinese Thought

A hybrid workshop at Lanzhou University and via Zoom examines theories, debates, and comparative perspectives on friendship within the Chinese intellectual and Confucian traditions.
fromWarpweftandway
1 month ago
Philosophy

Hybrid Workshop: Friendship in Chinese Thought

Hybrid workshop at Lanzhou University and online explores Chinese philosophical conceptions of friendship across theories, debates, and comparative contemporary perspectives, open to multidisciplinary participants.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I studied abroad in London to meet new people. I fell in love with my own company instead.

As a lifelong proponent of close friends and tight circles, I saw this as my opportunity to step outside my comfort zone and meet new people, whether that was in my Shakespeare class or at random cafés around the city. I'd lived in the Midwestern suburbs my whole life before moving to Syracuse (a place that didn't feel much different) for school. So, in London, I was looking forward to making friends in a new kind of cityscape.
Travel
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: I asked him not to smoke in my yard, and they cut their visit short

Explain health-driven boundaries, apologize for awkwardness, and reach out to reconnect after smoke-triggered asthma caused guests to leave.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Film Club review Aimee Lou Wood's sweet, smart romcom revives the lost art of yearning

On the small screen, Wood specialises in vulnerability the kind of characters who survive life despite having a layer of skin missing. You watch in the nail-biting hope that their courage will be enough to see them through and that the people they meet will be kind. It makes sense that Film Club, Wood's first foray into writing (with Ralph Davis), is built round another variation on this theme.
Television
Science
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Brain's Need for Friends

Human brains evolved to seek social bonds; friendships activate reward neurochemistry and protect against stress and health harms caused by isolation.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Two novels explore intergenerational ties, friendship, and individuals navigating social upheaval, identity, and responsibility amid historical and contemporary crises.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Frauds review Suranne Jones gives her best ever performance in this absolute triumph of a heist drama

Two former conwomen reunite to execute one final heist while confronting illness, guilt, and the complexities of lifelong friendship.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
1 month ago

Charli D'Amelio Shares Which Taylor Swift Song Should Be In '& Juliet'

Charli D'Amelio collaborates with Kate Spade New York on the Fall 2025 "Spark Something Beautiful" campaign centered on the versatile Duo bag.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Relationships
fromBustle
1 month ago

These 3 Zodiac Signs Turn Every Hangout Into A Vent Sesh

Certain zodiac signs frequently vent to friends during hangouts, using rants as emotional release, bonding, and seeking support or advice.
Relationships
fromFortune
1 month 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.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

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

Choose friends who share core values, practice daily gratitude, respect each other’s independence, and accept small disagreements to sustain a long, loving marriage.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Harriette Cole: She said she dated him too, and now I feel weird about it

Be transparent about mutual connections, set privacy boundaries with friends, confirm the partner's comfort, and let the relationship develop naturally before introducing others.
Mental health
fromLondon Unattached
1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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