Friendship is one of the most powerful, yet often underes­timated forces in our lives. While romantic relationships, family bonds, and professional networks all play vital roles in shaping our ...

COMMENTARY: From Aristotle to Aelred, the greatest thinkers have taught that friendship shapes the soul — preparing us for joy in this life and communion with God. Left: Cover of ‘True Friendship’ by ...

Finding out who your real friends are can be an eye-opening experience. It happens in those moments when you truly need someone to lean on. These situations reveal the people who genuinely care about ...

The Japanese have a term, kenzoku, which translated literally means "family." The connotation suggests a bond between people who've made a similar commitment and who possibly therefore share a similar ...

Dear Annie: From time to time, I read letters from people feeling blue because their friends never call to initiate social time together or just chat. I understand how this can be hurtful or ...

Every woman needs that one friend who transcends ordinary friendship boundaries to become something deeper — a spiritual sister whose presence in your life feels divinely orchestrated. While casual ...

Ouch. I've been there... that tight, sick feeling in your chest when you see them smiling with someone else? It’s brutal. You're standing at a crossroads right now, feeling like you're holding a ...