There was a time when making friends seemed natural. At school, at work, or during impromptu outings, connections formed almost effortlessly. Then, without really noticing, encounters become rarer, ...

Ms. McCabe is the author of “Making, Keeping, and Losing Friends.” When people find that they are having a hard time making new friends, they often blame their own awkwardness — some failure on their ...

Nothing’s better than hosting a party for your friends. Whether you watch a movie, order pizza, sit around and gossip, or all of the above, it feels great to gather a bunch of besties so you can eat, ...