Protect your space by embracing your inner Sven — and what you can say after the “no”

(4 min read) What happened when I (a friendship author) and a virtual 'AI friend' meet in real time and answer the same Q&A question.

Answers to “how have you been”, replies to “how are you”, and tips for giving answers that create the kind of conversation you actually want to be in

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

(5 min read) The only way to respectfully e-introduce two busy people while strengthening your relationships with them at the same time.

How to step back and end a friendship that’s fizzling or unhealthy without ghosting or acting like a jerk

(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.

(4 min read) Need to escape from an awkward conversation, or prevent it from happening at all? Read about one woman’s awkward neighbor situation and the advice she gets from our guest expert, Justine Ang Fonte of the popular @_good.byes_ Instagram account.

(3 min read) What cyclamen flowers can teach you about handling — and reviving — a friendship that’s entered a quiet period.

(4 min read) If your friendships faded during the pandemic and socializing feels awkward AF right now, resist the urge to prune away your friends. Try this instead.

(5 min read) If you want to check in with your friends and find out how they’re feeling but you want better questions than just straight up saying “How are you feeling?” then this post is for you.

(4 min read) Five tips for growing strong friendships, inspired by lessons from the plant world.

(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.

Why it’s time to give “How are you?” a break, and 40+ alternatives you can replace it with today.