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My best friend and I met online 16 years ago as teenagers. We'd lived thousands of miles away and didn't meet in person until her wedding.
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Friendships are harder to make online, and none of my recent work relationships have managed to cross the threshold into friendships.
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See all the actors, popstars, and other Hollywood icons who you might not realize are close friends.
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Amanda Clayman, a financial therapist, was once $19,000 in debt. Being open about saving helped her save money and strengthen her relationships.
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When my best friend and her partner got engaged, I worried our friendship would change. I realized even if it does, it's not a bad thing.
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The World Happiness Report found that boomers feel happier and less lonely than younger generations, even with fewer social interactions. Here's why.
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Friendships usually experience ups and downs. But there are red flags that someone is a bad friend to you, from how they gossip to handle boundaries.