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Queer people are routinely advised to build a community with people of their same identity for social connection, support, and solidarity. This community often serves as a familial network and some...

A large study suggests that most people separate romantic and platonic bonds. While some do see their partner as a best friend, the emotional benefits of doing so vary by age, income, and relationship type.

A new CSU study looked at who calls their romantic partner their best friend and how that may affect their well-being.

While romantic relationships are often perceived as a significant milestone, there is increasing evidence of the value of friends within one’s network. The pres...

"It’s a small act of love, I think, to want to talk to someone—however you choose to do it," writes Rainesford Stauffer.

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The report reveals that teens’ use of social media is more complicated than the simplistic campaigns to restrict access recognize.

Friendship is critical for individuals’ well-being, but recent efforts to characterize Americans’ friendship have suggested that these relationships are in peril. The present study is a report on the ...