Friendship

It's "critically important" men look out for their friends and their friends' partners when it comes to domestic and family violence, experts say.

It was once a common way of staying in touch, but after we explored the etiquette of an unannounced visit, opinions were divided. This is what you had to say.

Dropping in used to be a common way of staying in touch, but is it still OK to do it? An etiquette expert says unexpected visitors can be a horrifying thought for many.

The First Timers Club is dedicated to helping participants overcome the fear of trying new things and meeting new people that can come with adulthood. 

Disclosing abuse can be incredibly difficult. Victim-survivors fear they won't be believed and have a lot of shame around the violence they are experiencing. But there are ways we can help those in our lives feel safer to share.

Making meaningful connections and forming friendships after relocating to a regional area can seem like a daunting task. Here are some tips to make the process less intimidating from people who have done it.  

When I opened a cafe with my sister, I never imagined that my daily interactions with strangers would be the most joyful part.

With Australia in the grip of a loneliness epidemic, many of us are keen to revive old friendships, but unsure where to start. Two experts share their tips on how to start the process of reconnecting with friends.

For those of us who don't have a belief system, who do we turn to when confronted with unimaginable loss? If the internet has replaced community, do I turn to TikTok? 

Matildas fever has us chatting to strangers, so we asked three women about the connections they've made through the game.

In my early 30s, I acquired an energy-limiting disability and my world shrunk. My phone became my window to the world.

When my friend asked me and my partner to be the godparents of her unborn child, I was quick to clarify I could only be the unholy kind. But what does that look like?

Human relationships have always felt like a losing battle for me, an unsolvable puzzle. I didn't truly know what friendship entailed until I met Ziggy.

Golf isn't just a sport, it's a safe place to banter and build relationships. Some days, you have a good game, other days terrible. And the same goes for your golf buddies. 

Being a new mum can be isolating — and not everyone has a local parents' group they click with. We asked three parents who had success with three very different approaches.

Known for their infectious laughter and playful banter, Bridey and Jiny's most popular TikTok is a candid clip of them bickering over dumplings – this is their friendship love story.

Sharing late night TV recommendations, balloons and a support crew, Alfie and Al supported each other's gender-affirming surgery.

Struggling to make friends in your twenties and thirties? Here's how these women did it.

After I joined a choir, I formed budding connections with people I'd otherwise walk past along the creek, offering a polite head nod at best.

Several years ago, I recorded a video for my childhood friend's 30th. It was supposed to be a light-hearted roasting, but it did not go down well.

Being single at a wedding can normally feel isolating. But this year, I'm trying to reframe how I feel about them and celebrate love around me.

Comedians Jenna Suffern and Brendan Hancock met at an "awful" open mic — and became best friends overnight.

When Anna Vincent began caring for her mum, who has early onset dementia, she wanted to hear from those with lived experience. But it wasn't always helpful.

With a little direction and encouragement, people will jump at the opportunity to play pretend, and it turns out there is plenty of meaning to be found in meaningless fun at a dinner party.

Looking back over last year's resolutions, there were some that were more helpful than others — these are the goals I'm carrying forward into 2023.