Each week, exclusively for Slate Plus members, Prudie discusses a new letter with a fellow Slate colleague. Have a question for Prudie? Submit it here. My best friend and I are both single, child-free ...

Friends are essential because they are companions who stand by your side and offer emotional support. Being a part of the community or a friend circle provides a sense of belonging and makes us feel ...

Things have been a little too quiet lately. It’s been years since you felt the excitement of coming home to couch cushions thrown asunder and trash that has been thoroughly cataloged, plus you’ve ...

New research reveals that surprisingly few people consider their partners as friends. Those who do, however, have much more satisfying relationships. Here’s why. In total, just 36% chose to include ...

If you’re a lonely adult in an American city, please know that people are trying very hard to help you. A few examples: The organization Project Gather hosts food-centered hangouts—potlucks, bake ...

Let me make you happy. Dermot Mulroney has confirmed an exciting update about the long-awaited “My Best Friend’s Wedding” sequel, nearly 30 years after the original rom-com was released in 1997. “Last ...

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 ...

It's not abnormal to consider your significant other your friend as well. Considering you spend so much time together, have integrated your personal lives with one another, and confide in each other, ...

A year after ascending to pop superstardom with ‘Short N’ Sweet,’ Carpenter has released her seventh album. By Nicole Fell, Ethan Millman Sabrina Carpenter is back and cheekier than ever. The ...

If you clicked on this article because you want to be your kid’s best friend, you’re in the right place. It’s natural to want to be close to your kid(s), and there’s nothing wrong with that. I’d be ...

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