The Japanese have a term, kenzoku, which translated literally means "family." The connotation suggests a bond between people who've made a similar commitment and who possibly therefore share a similar ...

Friendship is a bond in several senses as powerful, if not more powerful, than familial bonds. To honour this precious bonding, the world celebrates a special day – Friendship Day. Most nations, ...

We all know the importance of fostering close social connections. Friends are great—until they’re not. Psychologists say they hear often about so-called toxic friendships, which veer away from the ...

Friendship rethought - On the trail of the meaning of friendship with Michel de Montaigne. On a walk together, we want to explore Montaigne's understanding of friendship, talk about the meaning of ...

Taylor Swift fans are still debating the meaning behind her new song “Ruin the Friendship” from her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl. Instead, fans were given an emotional and heartfelt ballad ...