How to Keep a Conversation GoingTalking is hard! And while small talk is valuable, it only goes so far. Here are 12 tips and tricks to get past the awkward silences.
‘How Do I Make Friends As an Adult?’Here it is, the ¡Hola Papi! friendship field guide for people whose backs are just starting to make alarming noises.
‘Can I Cut My New ‘Friend’ Off?’Our time and attention are precious resources, and if it feels like someone isn’t honoring yours, you should nip that in the bud.
‘I’m Losing My Best Friend to Her New Fiancé’Curiosity, Esther Perel says in this “Esther Calling,” about a friend’s life now is essential if a childhood friendship is to survive adulthood.
The Essay That Started It AllNatalie Beach reckons with her decision to write about her relationship with Caroline Calloway and everything that came next.
The Lonely BirderI was embarrassed to admit how much I love birds. Then I found my people.
ByLili Taylor
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‘I Feel Abandoned by My Friend’Hopefully the two of you can have a productive conversation that leaves you both in a healthier place.
ByJ.P. Brammer
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‘I Make the Place, I Am the Place’Photographers and friends Genesis Báez and Jennifer Calivas explore the permeability of bodies, place, and pleasure in their two-person exhibition.
Reuniting With Romy and MicheleIt’s the kind of friendship found in the buddy rom-com classic — which turns 25 this week — that makes high school worth it.
The Countless Lost Friendships“I miss everything about him,” says Ashley Burch, remembering her friend Trayvon Martin. “I miss his laugh. I miss talking to him all the time.”
How Do I Deal With My Rich Friends?From income-tracking spreadsheets to uncomfortable conversations, on this week’s episode, we learn how people navigate money and friendship.
How Do I Make Friends Now?On this week’s episode, why making new friendships as an adult is so awkward, and how the pandemic affected our social lives.