Friendships are among the most precious relationships we have, but sometimes, even the best of friends can develop habits ...

Making friends as an adult can be challenging thanks to competing responsibilities, fewer built-in social structures and less practice. Below, experts share helpful tips for how to improve your social ...

It's easy to just tell your child they can't hang out with a friend, but that often won't solve the problem. Parenting coach ...

In 2025, many of us are living alone. Or we live with housemates, cotenants, flatmates – people who may share a fridge, a lease, even a dog, but not necessarily our inner world. While the population ...

Now that we're adults, it's not uncommon to be faced with a wee bit of awkwardness and anxiety when meeting people for the ...

Ask us! Have a burning question or a sticky situation that needs untangling? Don't suffer in silence — Asking for a Friend is here for you. Whether it's a social faux pas or an etiquette emergency, we ...

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Loneliness is quietly emerging as one of the most significant health issues in Australia, and it can affect people of all ...

We've often heard that loaning money to a friend or family member can make things really awkward – especially if you don't get paid back. Sometimes it's not even something official or a direct ask: ...