Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Friendship is one of the most reliable pathways to happiness.

Friendships are fundamental to our need, as humans, to belong. Evolutionarily, friendship has played a vital role in our survival and happiness and continues to offer emotional support, practical help ...

Deeper communication involves going beyond surface-level interactions and engaging in conversations that foster trust, understanding, and connection in all relationships. It’s about being present, ...

Before sparks fly and romantic declarations are made, there is something deeper that often goes overlooked—friendship. In a world that glamorizes whirlwind romances and fairytale endings, couples who ...