In Illinois, 1 million people are estimated to be compulsive gamblers or at risk of becoming one. These are their stories.

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Sometimes boredom also indicates we need to get out of the house and see friends or family. Connecting with another person ...

People stepping outside their comfort zones to experience "Type 2" fun. First, let's break down the differences. "Type 1" fun ...

Despite being more connected than any previous generation, many young people report struggling to build friendships that ...

Britt Hertz leads her close group of friends through a series of grueling tests where the ultimate goal is to maintain absolute silence despite the mounting pressure. Woman is the only passenger on ...

Dorothy Parker once observed, "The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity." When was the last time you ...

Take care of yourself kid, ‘cause someone really cares about you (because you enable them to play Undertale together online) ...

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"Modern Friendship" author Anna Goldfarb says these four questions can help you figure out if an acquaintance is meant to be ...