Third Places: What they are, the surprising reasons why you don’t have one, and what to do about it.

This crucial element impacts whether or not that cafe or pub will feel like a Third Place to you.

A behind-the-scenes sneak peek at my visit to Culdesac, America’s first car-free neighborhood built from scratch.

A behind-the-scenes look at a recent connection experience I led as part of orientation for first year college students in a remarkable university program

(4 min read) If we want to live close to friends, why TF aren't we friending the people who already live closest to us?

Friendship and burnout: How friends can help each other cope with burnout • What to do if your friend gets laid off • Scripts for connecting with a work friend • How to be a good friend to yourself when your career trajectory isn't easy to explain to yourself or others • Closing dedication to my dearly departed friend and mentor Hugh Weber

An homage to bookish people and places. Plus, tips for starting a book club, and alternatives to book clubs

Yeah, you read that right. Learn how you can receive literal free money to make friends in your local community.

(3 min read) Friend dates are one of the most fun ways to keep your friendships strong. But if your mind goes blank when it's time to think of things to do with your friends, you're in luck! Today, we're digging into Friend Date Ideas — mostly free stuff to do with your friends to bring more fun, excitement, comfort, and closeness to your relationship.

(3 min read) Sometimes you’ll need to turn down someone’s request for friendship — or you’ll have your attempts at friendship declined by someone you wanted to be friends with. Learn how to gracefully turn down a friendship request, and how to not spiral into shame and self-denigration if someone says no to your invitations.

When our community is grieving from hate-based violence, this is how we need you to show up for your LGBTQIA+ friends.

What are the pros and cons of coliving and intentional communities? If you’re considering joining the coliving movement, check out this interview with Naima von Ritter Figueres, co-founder and Head of Community and Wellbeing for Conscious Coliving.

(2 min read) Instead of scrolling social media, pick up your phone and call these numbers. They’re all phone-call-based projects about connection, self-reflection, and finding joy. I guarantee it will make your day better.

(5 min read) Millions of people daydream about living in a blissful intentional community surrounded by like-minded people — especially if it was on a beautiful tropical island. So when I had it, why did I walk away?

(4 min read) Your boxes are unpacked, you figured out where to order a pizza close to your new apartment, and you need some friends! Here are the three most important things to do if you’re new in town and want to make new friends.

(3 min read) Add some spice to your friendships and community by becoming a vandal of delight. All it takes is a little creativity, a spirit of generosity, and a whole lotta mischief.