Why do some friendships survive for decades while others fade away? NPR Life Kit cost Marielle Segarra has tips on how to maintain long-lasting friendships even in the busy season of your life.

“If you express a need for space, rest, or a boundary and it’s dismissed, minimized, or guilt-tripped, it’s worth noticing,” ...

Whether or not you believe in the tweet above, we can all agree that as hard as it is making friends, it’s a lot harder to maintain them. Just like your relationship with your significant other, high ...

You can be the most caring person in the room and still watch friendships fade away. This instinctively feels wrong. We ...

In a world where most people tend to make financial decisions in isolation, practicing "financial intimacy" with friends can ...

It can be tough to maintain our relationships with old friends. We move cross-country. We have kids. Or maybe one person is better at staying in touch than the other. Despite the challenges, Nina ...

In writing ''The science of why friendships keep us healthy,” Zara Abrams (2023) reported: "People who have friends and close confidants are less likely to die from all causes, including heart ...

Divorce is a time of major change and upheaval —not just for your marriage and family but your friendships, too. Reassess your social circle and discuss any concerns with your friends through open, ...

Living with Crohn’s disease presents unique challenges that extend far beyond physical symptoms. The unpredictable nature of this chronic inflammatory condition can make maintaining friendships and ...

Mental health can take the backseat during college, but it’s important to prioritize it. Learn habits to maintain your mental health.