Friendship
Generation Z Should Give Religion a Second Chance
If our generation looked more closely at religious communities—inclusive, loving ones—we might be surprised by the care that we'd find there, no strings attached.
A Brainy New Way of Looking at Friendship
New research finds the brains of close friends tend to respond to stimuli in very similar ways.
The Beauty of Joe Biden and Barack Obama’s Bromance
A reminder that public servants are, in fact, still human beings.
Healthy Social Lives May Keep Us From Aging
Social butterflies age quite gracefully.
The Perks of Being a Virtual Social Butterfly
Facebook makes us sad and Twitter is bad for our relationships, we’ve been told, but are these apps actually changing how humans communicate?
The Thing About Falling
How an unexpected stay on a living room couch served as a reminder of the kindness in people.
The Art of Loving and Losing Female Friends
Friendship is not a pale imitation of sexual romance. It is a romance unto itself.
Adolescent Friendships Linked to Adult Health
New research finds a link between fitting in with your peers as a teen and better health in your 20s.
Men Need Friends
Male friendships often center on groups and activities. But without strong one-on-one ties, men are more likely to feel isolated when romantic partnerships fail or don't happen at all.
Your Gloomy Friends Don't Want Cheering Up
It might only make them feel more depressed.
Kids Shy Away From Fat Friends
An analysis of middle school and high school social networks indicates that a high BMI can mean fewer friends.
To Make Friends, Autistic Kids Need Advice—and Space
Kids with autism need help when it comes to making friends—but they also need their independence.
Why Pets Should Be Included in Sociological Inquiries
A new paper argues that academics have been missing important connections.
Survey: Many Americans Only Have Friends of the Same Race
All of my best friends are white.
How Friendship Can Help Put an End to Rape
Recognizing that friendships are the relationships with the least amount of inequality changes how we engage men in efforts to end sexual assault.