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 ...

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 ...

Colorado State University-led research explored the nuanced dynamics of identifying a romantic partner as a best friend and its implications for well-being. Only 14.4% of partnered U.S. adults call ...

Like many Americans, the writer Rhaina Cohen is shopping for a home. Unlike many Americans, she’s searching for a house to live in with her friends and their families, a unique setup that sometimes ...

If a married couple in their thirties lives with roommates, one might assume that something is wrong: financial precarity, odd immaturity, unusual caregiving responsibilities. But Rhaina Cohen, a ...

Air travel can be tricky. It’s often riddled with delays and even baggage woes. But upgrades can be a surprisingly bright spot. However, a study published by the Society for Consumer Psychology finds ...

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 ...