In the space between strangers and friends, there are acquaintances. They represent the gray zone of relationships: Does she want to get to know me better? Would I even enjoy spending more time with ...

Over a decade ago, Sheila Brownell was going through a challenging time and lost touch with a close friend. She saw her a few times in the succeeding years but the interactions were brief. Brownell ...

Our social circles naturally get smaller over time, but we miss some friends more than others. In these cases, you may consider reaching out to reconnect. Here's how — and when — to do so, as well as ...

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Sometimes silence speaks louder than a thousand words. A woman who doesn't chase, doesn't beg, and doesn't send late-night texts can stir up a storm of thoughts in a man's mind. Did she forget about ...

In 1999, I published a study regarding older and younger adults’ reactions to holiday cards. In the olden days, at the end of the 20th century, people used to send one another greetings in December, ...