After struggling to make friends for years, one library flyer led to the close-knit mom community we'd been searching for.

Large gatherings often present a paradox: surrounded by people yet feeling isolated. Whether at a concert, conference, or festival, the art of making friends in crowded spaces is a valuable skill that ...

Make a friend with Friends of Metro Parks Coffee & Dogs event July 18, for dog owners and dog lovers.

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 ...

Making friends as an adult is no easy feat. Not only do you have to force yourself out of your comfort zone just to expand your social circle, but muddling through awkward conversations that give off ...

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 ...

Making friends as an adult can be challenging, especially when people have already established their friendship groups and hectic lives that don’t allow enough time for socialization as it is. You can ...

There’s no denying the emotional and physical benefits of social connections for people of any age, but recently there’s been an unsettling trend of people isolating themselves more and more as they ...

When you’re a kid, making friends can be as simple as walking up to someone on the playground and deciding to play together.

A Chicago newcomer decided to make friends by connecting with strangers, and research suggests that this is a great way to combat the increasing isolation many Americans are feeling.

Going to college for the first time can feel like you’re stepping into the unknown. Whether you’re dreading it or you can’t wait for this experience, you may still be feeling nervous. So instead of ...