I find that at 82 it is harder to make friends that are local. My husband is very social, but not necessarily with me. I’d like to make some new, good friends, but I’m not in situations where ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In a world that is seemingly more connected than ever, loneliness persists — and is on the rise. It is easier to make friends as a ...

Making friends as an adult can be tough. You’re older now, busier, and maybe even more set in your ways. But friendships are vital for a happy and healthy life. They offer support, joy, and new ...

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A note to readers: As you may have heard, we have a new Love Letters phone booth at the Boston Public Library. People can step in and leave questions for the column. I’ll try to answer as many as ...

Happy Pride Month, advice-seekers! We’re getting gay this June by answering LGBTQ+ questions. As always, send your dating/sex/relationship que(e)ries to redeyedating@gmail.com. My girlfriend and I ...

Whether you’re studying online or on campus, making connections can improve more than just your college experience. It could enhance your overall quality of life. Chantel Freeman “Building a community ...

If you’ve scrolled the Durham subreddit, you’ve seen the recurrent posts: “How do I make friends here?” “New to Durham, looking to meet people!” “Anyone want to hang out?” Those are evergreen ...

Many things get better as we age—we get better at advocating for ourselves, we get more comfortable with who we are, we learn what matters to us and let the stuff that doesn't fall away. One thing ...

This is another question from the phone booth. The tone of voice was sweet, concerned, and curious. This person also had the hiccups (and apologized about it), but imagine that sound throughout the ...