With loneliness at epidemic levels in the U.S., many people could use a few more friends to lean on. Survey data suggest that many U.S. adults want to make new friends—perhaps because strong ...

Knowing how to form and maintain new friendships can sometimes be difficult, particularly in adulthood. Finding common interests or joining social organizations are some ways to connect with others. A ...

Young adults say friend-making apps — which match potential companions or curate community events — helped them find their people. But first, some had to wrestle with a common anxiety: Is it weird to ...