Over a decade ago, Sheila Brownell was going through a challenging time and lost touch with a close friend. She saw her a few times in the succeeding years but the interactions were brief. Brownell ...

Thinking of reaching out to old friends but nervous it will be awkward or that they won't appreciate it? You should make those phone calls or send a text or email, according to new research. Thinking ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Chances are, if you have the opportunity to reconnect with ...

The author stopped always initiating contact with friends to assess true connections. Past experiences and a desire for deep friendship shaped the author's approach to relationships. Focusing on ...

NEW YORK — When Jennifer Lea Austin met Molly in second grade, they quickly became best friends. They giggled through classes until the teacher separated them, inspiring them to come up with their own ...

Dear Annie: A lifelong friend of mine moved to Utah a little over a year ago with a man twice her age. They met in a similar career field and travel together. She has been helping take care of his ...

We probably all have people we occasionally think about reconnecting with—people we used to be close to but lost touch with over the years. I think about one of my best friends in high school, whom I ...