Popular children at school get the least sleep - especially girls
Popular teenagers, especially girls, sleep less due to time dedicated to friendships, leading to sleeping difficulties and impacting mental health and school performance.
Tell us: how did you meet your close friend or partner?
The Guardian's How we met column is now accepting stories of friendships alongside love stories.
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I want to celebrate my 50th but my friends can't stand each other | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
Navigating friendships during milestone celebrations can be challenging.
Consider different celebration options to accommodate various friend groups.
The Arrested Development of Carson McCullers
McCullers was perceived as childlike due to her demeanor and preferences.
Despite being regarded as childish, McCullers was respected for her literary genius and creativity.
Freudenfreude Might Be Just What Your Friendships Are Missing
Developing freudenfreude can improve friendships
Comparison between oneself and others is a natural but improvable instinct
Are We All Just Too Tired To Be A Good Friend?
Maintaining friendships as a busy mother is challenging due to exhaustion and lack of time.
Effort is needed to nurture friendships despite having a supportive circle of friends.
Unstructured time with friends can improve relationships
Adults often prioritize productivity over spending time with friends
I Can't Bear to See My Friend After What She Did to Her Fiance-and Other Advice From the Week
Not all decisions in life are easy, and sometimes we have to prioritize our own happiness and well-being.
It's important to consider the impact of our decisions on others, especially when it involves children and their well-being.
Is sex with friends a bad idea? Here's what queer men had to say
Some individuals are open to having sexual relationships with their friends, while others find it emotionally complicated.
Having a friends with benefits arrangement can deepen and add an extra layer to friendships, but it may not be suitable for everyone due to jealousy and trust issues.
5 Things That Helped Me Feel More Secure in Friendships - Tiny Buddha
Trauma can affect our ability to form and maintain healthy relationships
Low self-worth can contribute to difficulties in friendships
Why Don't We Hang Out Anymore?
Unstructured time with friends can improve relationships
Adults often prioritize productivity over spending time with friends
I Can't Bear to See My Friend After What She Did to Her Fiance-and Other Advice From the Week
Not all decisions in life are easy, and sometimes we have to prioritize our own happiness and well-being.
It's important to consider the impact of our decisions on others, especially when it involves children and their well-being.
Is sex with friends a bad idea? Here's what queer men had to say
Some individuals are open to having sexual relationships with their friends, while others find it emotionally complicated.
Having a friends with benefits arrangement can deepen and add an extra layer to friendships, but it may not be suitable for everyone due to jealousy and trust issues.
5 Things That Helped Me Feel More Secure in Friendships - Tiny Buddha
Trauma can affect our ability to form and maintain healthy relationships
Low self-worth can contribute to difficulties in friendships
16 Last-Minute (and Actually Affordable) V-Day Gifts Your BFFs Will Love
Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to show love to the people in your life.
Even on a budget, you can still give showstopping gifts to your friends for Galentine's Day.
Baby name battles and betrayals I bring you harrowing tales from the frontline | Lucinda Price
The most popular baby names in New South Wales are Isla and Amelia for girls, and Oliver for boys.
Comparing baby name lists has become a popular activity among friends, with some guarding their lists and others happy to share.
I was told my high school had a bad reputation. I'm glad I didn't listen.
The author faced doubts and negativity when applying to a high school with a poor reputation but stayed enthusiastic about their choice.
The author struggled to find their place and make friends during their freshman year of high school.
Why Write? Hisham Matar Relishes Its Magnificent Failure'
Hisham Matar is known for his sustained attention to art, spending hours with a single painting each week.
Matar's new novel, My Friends, follows three Libyan exiles in London and their decades-long friendships.
Besties, babies and books: how the friends that read together stay together
A group of friends started a book club as they felt they were getting too old for partying.
The book club has strengthened their friendships and provided a platform for personal conversations.
The One Habit Is Key To Building Better Friendships
People of all genders have fewer close friends than they used to.
Social isolation among men is increasingly common.
Make More Friends of Different Ages
Most Americans lack age diversity in their friendships, which can lead to isolation and limited perspectives.
A significant percentage of adults don't have close friends who are at least 15 years older or younger than them.
Forming friendships with different generations is difficult in modern society.
'Forgotten on Sunday' evokes the heartwarming whimsy of the movie 'Amelie'
Valerie Perrin's novel, 'Forgotten on Sunday', explores the life-changing magic of friendships across generations through the eyes of a compassionate and curious young nurse's assistant.
J.D. Vance's former trans friend speaks out about how he turned hateful - LGBTQ Nation
J.D. Vance's shift to far-right politics strained relationships with former friends over LGBTQ+ views.
Friends, the most important part of any conference
Conferences evolve from networking to friendships, where meeting friends becomes the main focus over time, fostering meaningful interactions and discussions.
Charlie McAvoy Sends Message To Jake DeBrusk, Matt Grzelcyk
Long-term friendships in hockey transcend team changes.