Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Actresses Irene Maiorino and Alba Caterina Rohrwacher on the television series "My Brilliant Friend," based on a novel by Elena ...

Friendship seems like a simple thing, but it encompasses so much. Making friends is at the heart of childhood, and these new picture books explore how young people make connections despite barriers of ...

I had a hard time making friends when I was in school and college. I turned to books instead and would read about how to make friends to see if I could learn something. I finally learned how to make ...

Forming adult friendships takes time and patience. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News, photos: Getty Images) When Shannon Watts, the founder of gun violence prevention group Moms Demand Action, listened ...

Reading has always been a solitary pursuit for many, but a new and exciting trend is taking over the bookish world. Book annotation with friends is more than just making notes in the margins—it’s ...

When’s the last time you made a friend? This person is not just someone you see at work, or someone who is an acquaintance. A real friend is someone you can call on and confide in, and who has your ...