After pandemic lockdowns, I started going on nonromantic, intentional dates with my friends. They strengthened our friendships and helped me understand what I wanted in a romantic partner. I owe these ...

You know that sinking feeling when someone you're attracted to introduces you as their "good friend"? Yeah, that one. It's ...

Quick, without thinking: Who's your best friend? Did you think of your college roommate? Your buddy you met at work years ago? Or, did you think of your romantic partner? Perhaps surprisingly, it's ...

Great love isn’t just about romance and attraction, it’s often about finding someone you click with as a friend as much as a partner. And while falling in love with your closest friend isn’t ...

We're always told to protect ourselves from getting hurt. Usually, the culprits of real pain are skinned knees and broken hearts. Our parents warn us about the dangers of falling in love and remind us ...

I have seen many women lose themselves in a relationship, and frankly, it makes me sad. There is nothing wrong with being in a relationship, but it is disheartening when women stop hanging out with ...

In March, one of my best friends and I entered a small, candlelit room in Brooklyn, New York, with eclectic decor and communal tables set for a pop-up five-course tasting meal. A sommelier introduced ...

Quick, without thinking: Who's your best friend? Did you think of your college roommate? Your buddy you met at work years ago? Or, did you think of your romantic partner? Perhaps surprisingly, it's ...