Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If want more friends—and want greater sense of belonging, you ...

These friends give you solid advice, grounded in emotional intelligence and clear statements. When you have a friend you go to whenever you need help going through a situation or want to hear a solid ...

Embrace the richness that comes from forming meaningful connections with people from diverse backgrounds. It’s easy to feel overlooked or undervalued if the size of your friend group isn’t very large.