We like to think we make our own romantic decisions, following our hearts and learning from experience. But our friends’ relationships hold more influence over our love lives than we care to admit.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Watching your friendship change when a close friend starts dating can feel ...

Falling for a friend is one of those beautiful and messy experiences that we all hope to simultaneously avoid and secretly stumble into. It’s complicated, thrilling, and more common than you might ...

In our society, we tend to put a lot of emphasis on romantic connections, soulmates, and finding your person. While there is beauty in romantic love, the same can be said for platonic love as well.

Romantic love gets all the buzz in February, but platonic love has the power to shape our lives in profound ways that are often overlooked. Marriage is held up as an ideal, but many people are in deep ...

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 ...

Watch the funny and playful film "Friend Zone," a new romantic comedy on ALLBLK starring Brely Evans & Nzinga Imani.

"Every time I've ever been dumped, my first phone call is my girlfriends. They make it so much better," said the actress Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Drew Barrymore is grateful she has a tight inner ...

Counselors, researchers and health professionals share the titles they recommend the most. By Hope Reese Emely Rumble, a therapist in New York City who brings literature into her practice, knows that ...

Fifteen years ago, Leslie Knope, a character on the hit TV series "Parks and Recreation," introduced a new way of celebrating love: Galentine’s Day. "It’s only the best day of the year,” the character ...

Friends has stood the test of time, with re-runs constantly being shown and generations of people still enjoying the sitcom ...