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Once you’re an adult, advice about friendships can start to take second fiddle to dating and parenting advice—and we think that’s just too bad! Friendships are just as important to adults as they are to children, and maintaining healthy friendships can be a major source of happiness. We’ve got some advice, quotes, and general expert know-how to help you do just that, no matter how old you are.

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Yes, You Should Reach Out to That Friend You’ve Been Thinking About

New research shows that reaching out to friends and acquaintances can positively impact both parties.

19 Books About Friendship to Share with Your Bestie

You won't be able to put down these books about friendship that explore the unbreakable bond we all need in...


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100 Best Friend Captions for Instagram That Perfectly Sum Up Your Friendship

From funny to sentimental to cute—pictures with your favorites deserve only the best.


48 Sweet Valentine’s Day Gifts to Celebrate the Friends You Love

Your significant other isn't the only one who deserves some love on Valentine's Day! From sensational-smelling lotions to the latest...


Galentine’s Day: How a Made-Up Holiday Became a Celebration of Female Friendships

Romance isn't the only thing you should be focusing on in February. Galentine's Day is all about ladies celebrating ladies....

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35 Funny Friendship Quotes to Share with Your Friends

What are friends for? Laughing at your jokes, of course. Get your pals giggling with these funny friendship quotes.


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66 Best Friend Gifts That Celebrate Your BFF Status

You two share everything...except your shopping list. Surprise your bestie with these perfect presents that fit any budget.

25 Funny Friend Memes to Send to Your Bestie

You'll want to send these to your bestie ASAP.


22 Funny Best Friend Tweets That You’ll Want to Share with Your Bestie Immediately

Get ready to blow up the group chat with these hilarious best friend tweets that you will want to send...


8 Remarkable Stories of the Most Unlikely Friendships

Would you pal around with your spouse’s ex? Or buddy up to someone who put 
a foot in your face?...


My Best Friend Scammed Me Out of $92,000, Forcing Me into Bankruptcy

She swindled me out of $92,000, forcing me into bankruptcy and destroying my once sunny outlook. But I finally...

I Befriended My Childhood Bully 30 Years Later

I thought she was out of my life forever—then she married my cousin.


It Took Me 34 Years to Realize I Was Racist

But wait—I have a black friend!


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16 Things We’re All Looking Forward to Once Social Distancing Ends

Real-people share stories about what they're most looking forward to doing after self-quarantine restrictions finally let up.


20 Things You’re Probably Blaming on Millennials—But Shouldn’t

You'd think millennials were responsible for everything! Here's why some of the country's recent trends aren't their fault—or why they've...


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12 Etiquette Rules You Must Follow When Traveling with Friends

Follow this advice to make sure you end the trip still friends with each other.

How Does Facebook’s “Snooze” Button Work?

Finally! Your timeline will never look the same again.


12 Simple Ways to Make Friends as an Adult

The quality of a person's friendships can make or break their life, adding to feelings of happiness, and providing health...


5 Types of Toxic Co-Workers and How to Deal with Them

For most, working in an office can offer a pleasant, exciting, and motivating path to a successful career. However, sometimes...


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11 Little Etiquette Rules All Bridesmaids Should Agree to Follow

There's a lot more to being a bridesmaid than wearing a pretty dress and standing behind the bride. Nowadays, bridesmaids...


First-of-Its-Kind Study Reveals Who Gossips the Most—And How Often

Everyone gossips, but for how many hours a day on average?


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The Real Reason You and Your Friends Look So Much Alike

There's an actual reason why you and your friends look alike, and it's not just because you share the same...


22 Heartwarming Stories of True Friendship That Will Make You Call Your Bestie

If you’re lucky, you’ll find one person who brightens your day, lends an ear, and inspires you. RD readers share...


10 Things You Should Never Say to a Widow

It’s easy to blurt out the wrong thing when trying to comfort a mourner. Whatever you do, avoid these awkward,...


9 Subtle Signs You’re in a Toxic Relationship

We all want to feel safe, loved, and happy in our romantic relationships, because isn't that the point? But sometimes...

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The Best Compliment for Every Zodiac Sign

Find the perfect way to flatter the zodiac signs in your life. This is what you need to say to...


24 Little Things You Can Do to Be a True Friend

People share the small but meaningful things their friends do that make a big difference in their lives.


52 Little Compliments That Will Make Your Friends and Family Smile

Because "You look great for 50!" is so NOT a compliment.


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9 Social Media Mistakes that Can Damage Your Relationships

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn...The ways to connect with others on social media are limitless, but don't let your online...


14 Most Amazing Things Girlfriends Have Done for One Another

If you're lucky in life, you find a good friend who gets you like no one else. Just in time...


The Ideal Best Friend for Every Zodiac Sign

Which zodiac sign is the most reliable? Which is the most fun? Discover the sign that can offer you the...