Growing up all alone in Konoha, Naruto was branded the demon fox child. People avoided him like a curse and that loneliness lit a fire in him, a need to be seen, to be recognized. At the academy he ...

Welcome to Group Project, a series on the many ways young people are building and engaging with community. From queer ...

For people who have no close friends or family to rely on, they may still be interacting with other people and forming new relationships that adds diversity to their routines, but considering they ...

Not having a close group of friends doesn’t automatically mean you’re awkward, shy, or bad at socializing. Plenty of people are charming, funny, and great in conversations but simply don’t ...

Michaud, 47, said the tradition started when his friend group used to hang out all the time to watch movies or play “Dungeons and Dragons.” Now they’re too busy for all that.

While setting limits with close friends may feel uncomfortable, experts note that clear boundaries actually strengthen relationships and protect mental well-being for all parties involved.

However, the survey of 2,000 American men found that more than a third (35%) have a “friend crush” on someone they want to be friends with, with Gen Z (49%) being the most likely to say this.

Friendship is essential to a person's well-being. Unfortunately, here are 9 quiet behaviors of men who have no close friends, and how it affects them from day to day.

The loss of a friend can happen any time, of course, but as people age, it becomes more common. It not only brings its own sorrow but is a constant reminder of our own mortality. It’s like a ...