Knowing how to form and maintain new friendships can sometimes be difficult, particularly in adulthood. Finding common interests or joining social organizations are some ways to connect with others. A ...

If you're like many of us, you've made some very significant online relationships over the years. Are online friends real friends, or are they something more superficial? It completely depends on the ...

Whether you’ve moved to a new area, just gone through a breakup, or simply looking to expand your friend group, and you’re wondering, “Is there an app like Tinder but for friends?” Yes. There are ...

When Kelsey Fehlberg became obsessed with BTS in 2021, she started a Twitter account to connect with other K-pop fans. It worked: She and 12 other superfans now have a highly active WhatsApp chat.

Chris Duffy isn't going to sugarcoat it: Making friends as an adult is hard. If you’ve ever tried to figure out exactly how to ask a potential platonic connection for their number—or word that first ...

If you've ever complained about the difficulties of making friends as an adult, you've likely heard some less-than-helpful advice like "try joining a club" or "meet people at the gym!" Comedian and ...

With thousands of social media friendship groups available, are we struggling to meet new people in the real world?

In today's world, where technology dominates, and many of us work from home, finding opportunities to meet new people and make friends can feel like a daunting task. Gone are the days when friendships ...

In our Love App-tually series, Mashable shines a light into the foggy world of online dating. At this stage, many of us have tried online dating. In fact, in 2021, 323 million people worldwide used ...

With “loneliness epidemic” splashed across headlines and a steady stream of social media posts asking people how to find connection in the D.C. area, we decided to dive into a stubborn issue that many ...

Moving can be very stressful. NPR's Life Kit talks with experts about ways to overcome some of that stress by making friends in a new place. If you moved recently, it can be stressful, but making a ...

My college roommate almost dropped out. He returned from a semester abroad with nothing but the clothes on his back and his acoustic guitar. He planned to hang out for a few days before heading home ...