Friendship and Community

Exploring the art of meaningful friendships and the power of belonging in an increasingly disconnected world.

Loneliness Is Not About Being Alone. It Is About Being Unseen.

You can be surrounded by people and be profoundly lonely. You can be alone and feel completely at peace. Dr. James Borishade examines the difference, and what genuine connection actually requires.

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You Are Not Too Busy for Friendship

Most people blame time for their empty social lives, the research says something more uncomfortable: it is not time. It is priority. Dr. James Borishade examines how we got here, and what it costs us.

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The Average Person Loses Nearly One Friend Per Year

Adult friendships don't end in fights. They end in silence. Dr. James Borishade examines the friendship recession, why our closest relationships are quietly disappearing, and what it actually takes to be the kind of person who keeps people.

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