September 2023
How mid-life men can make new friends
Every friendship begins as a conversation with a stranger, here’s how to start one.
August 2022
Forget what your mum said. Talk to strangers when you’re travelling
In foreign countries, you’ll learn so much more by connecting with those who live and work there. Who knows, you may make new friends.
Why rich friends are so important to success
Friendships that span different social classes can not only make you happier; they can make you richer.
April 2021
If we could only attend our own funerals
“If Henry were here, he would have walked out of this funeral,” I said to a friend. Unfortunately, Henry was in the coffin. How best to say good-bye to a loved one?
Is it ever OK to clean someone else’s house?
Author Fenella Souter thought she was doing a friend a favour - but then she began to question her actions.
January 2021
How the pandemic is changing male friendships
Male friendships have been in decline for years, but COVID-19 has brought the issue into sharp relief.
April 2020
Through the ages, plagues test our most basic instincts
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, we now understand much more clearly how difficult it is to be deprived of the oxygen of sociability.
February 2020
Lonely? There's an app for that
Technology is often blamed for creating superficial connections but a new wave of tech businesses aim to help solve the loneliness epidemic.
January 2020
The bushfire crisis, eco-anxiety and how to deal with it
Worry and uncertainty about bushfires and the role of climate change in exacerbating the severity of the crisis are normal feelings. Here, top psychologists, doctors, lawyers and engineers advise on how to deal with those feelings in a constructive manner.
What happens to you online when you die?
Twitter tries to try to find a way to 'memorialise accounts' when people die. Some friends and family want reminders of those gone; others find it creepy.
November 2019
Swipe right for friendship
Almost 2 million overseas Millennials landed in Australia the past four years. Many are jumping on apps like Bumble BFF – kind of like Tinder – but for friendship.
Tips to boost your sense of self-worth
Do you think it's important to think highly of yourself? Or, do you believe staying humble is the way to go? Well, believe it or not, both attitudes are critical for successful relationships.