Friendship is supposed to be a two-way street, a relationship that uplifts and supports you through life’s ups and downs. Yet, not all friendships are created equal. Some can quietly hold you back, ...

We live in a world of polarized values. Consequently, the natural movement in friendship is to go towards people who are similar to us, to avoid friction. This was Aristotle's or Cicero's vision of ...

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 ...

Friendships tend to change over time. Sometimes a friendship that fit well when you were in a previous stage of life no longer does. Even knowing that it's normal that many friendships do not last a ...