Chris Duffy isn't going to sugarcoat it: Making friends as an adult is hard. If you’ve ever tried to figure out exactly how to ask a potential platonic connection for their number—or word that first ...

Friends brought us so much (and continues to, on Netflix): laughs, The Rachel, a love of a good coffee in a shop with a sofa... and heaps and heaps of phrases that we can use in our everyday lives.

"Friends" earned a huge 62 Emmy nominations during its 10-season run, winning six, including Outstanding Comedy Series in 2002 for its eighth season — the one where Rachel had her baby. Jennifer ...

According to the study's findings, the average 25-year-old woman contacts about 17.5 people per month, while a man contacts 19 people, and this decline continues up until retirement. "People become ...

Looking back, one of the things that arguably made "Friends" so successful was how perfect of a job the producers did with casting. We aren't just talking in terms of talent, but age, too! The series ...

As fans celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series finale, look back at when the 'Friends' cast reunited in 2021. Monday marks the 20th anniversary of Friends' series finale, but for the first time, ...

In the wake of Matthew Perry's sudden death at age 54, tributes from the beloved actor's "Friends" community, including his former co-stars, are paying homage to his life and legacy, both on and ...

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Older adults may have more difficulty making friends. Since loneliness can negatively affect physical and mental health, it’s a good idea to develop strategies for increasing social connections as you ...

Almost a decade since the end of the hit American TV series Friends, the show — and, in particular, the fictitious Central Perk cafe, where much of the action took place — is enjoying an afterlife in ...

Social circles were shrinking even before the pandemic. Here’s what the science says about the number of close friendships we should have. By Catherine Pearson An ongoing argument my husband and I ...

With one of the best casts in TV history, “Friends” makes excellent comedy look easy. Credit...Rozette Rago for The New York Times Supported by By Wesley Morris Once upon a time, we made do with less ...