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Platonic relationships are unsung — and essential. The Times wants to hear about the meaningful friendships in your life and how you've maintained them. We're living through a somewhat perilous moment for friendship in America. Social circles were shrinking even before the Covid pandemic hit — a trend that only accelerated as it dragged on. In 2021, 13 percent of women and 8 percent of men ages 30 to 49 said they'd lost touch with most of their friends. And friendship experts argue that we have a collective tendency to view platonic love as somehow less important or valuable than romantic love. But friendship is a key component of well being and happiness, and research shows that even small gestures, like just texting a friend to check-in, are appreciated more than many of us realize. The Times is looking for inspiring stories of platonic connection, whether yours is a surprising intergenerational friendship, a close relationship you formed online or a best friend you'v...

Childhood is the most delightful period of everyone's life. We felt the most at ease and least stressed. The games we used to play with our young pals were the most exciting part of our childhood. We all remember the games that were a huge part of our youth. The joy of spending hours outside with friends in the fresh air is lost on today's kids, who are mostly addicted to smartphone games. We seldom have time in our bustling lives to visit parks or get some fresh air. Do you recall the last time you talked with old friends? Let us spend some time today reconnecting with our childhood friends and reliving those wonderful moments. New friends may be made at any age. They are there to help you when you are in need. They will provide you with a shoulder if you need to weep. Friendship Day is observed to honour this precious human relationship. People from all around the country meet to honor their BFF adventure.  Happy Friendship Day Messages and Wishes: My dear friend...

Editor's Note: Sign up for CNN's Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. CNN  —  Friendships aren't just about those you sit with on the school bus or play alongside on your childhood baseball team — they are a core component of the human experience, experts say. But making and retaining deep, meaningful friendships as an adult is hard, especially for men, according to research. Less than half of men report being satisfied with their friendships, and only about 1 in 5 said they had received emotional support from a friend in the last week, compared with 4 in 10 women, according to a 2021 survey from the Survey Center on American Life. Children may have trouble m...

President Donald Trump was mocked online after saying during a weekend of formal events—including his daughter's wedding—that he hates wearing tuxedos. The entire Trump family was at Mar-a-Lago on Saturday to attend the wedding of Tiffany Trump to Michael Boulos, where the former president walked his youngest daughter down the aisle. Wearing a tuxedo. On Sunday, Trump attended the Zionist Organization of America's annual gala in New York City, where he also donned a tux. While wearing the formal attire, Trump told the crowd how much he disliked getting dressed up. "At the start of his remarks, Trump said: 'I hate putting on a tuxedo. But, in honor of Israel, I decided that I think I should wear a tuxedo tonight,'" The Forward senior political reporter Jacob Kornbluh tweeted during the ZOA event. Above, former President Donald Trump, wearing a tuxedo, and wife Melania Trump wait to greet King Charles III (then Prince of Wales) and Queen Consort Camilla (the...

Marriage Resources | Weston Williams Marriage Resources October 31, 2022 Weston W. Williams The number one recommendation people ask me for are marriage resources. It's usually an awkward conversation. "Do you have something that can help our marriage?" is not an easy question to ask. Asking for help seems to get harder the more you need it.  Below are my favorite resources for couples who are looking ...

It's one thing to have a lazy partner, but something completely different when said partner is also hateful, abusive, spiteful, manipulative, and entirely neglectful. Unfortunately, this 23-year-old mother is experiencing the wrath of her same-aged husband who possesses every single one of those repulsive, shameful qualities. Taking to Reddit's "Am I The A—hole" forum, the woman begins by explaining that she paused the internet on every device in their home because her husband refused to give their 8-month-old son a bath on time, per the nighttime routine she established for the baby. She wants to know if that makes her an a—hole, but the situation is way more complex than the internet/gaming debacle. She writes, "I know this sounds like YTA but let me explain, there's a lot of background information that went into this decision." "My husband does not help with the household whatsoever. Doesn't wash dishes, do ...

Production has officially begun on E!'s first-ever movie. Starring Chloe Bennet , Blair Penner and Anthony Konechny , the romantic comedy Married By Mistake (working title) is set to premiere early next year. Bennet will star as Riley, an MBA grad who, after losing out on her dream job, shares a wild night out with her bestie and classmate, Nate (Penner). Waking up the next morning in Las Vegas, the two discover they accidentally tied the knot during their drunken escapades. Jobless and without much on the horizon, Riley decides to move with Riley back to his Tennessee hometown to help him save his family's business. But just as she begins making a name for herself in the company, Nate's ex-girlfriend and handsome older brother Rhys (Konechny)—who takes a liking to Riley—arrive to shake things up. Will the best friends be able to keep up their ruse, or will old and new romances put everything in jeopardy? You'll have to tune in and find out. Ad...

"Marriage and a Glass of Wine" Offers 180 Daily Marriage Enhancers to Help Couples Thrive LEXINGTON, S.C. , Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Practical marriage tips from a licensed therapist provide new insights into improving relational connection. In "Marriage and a Glass of Wine," by Dr. William Mitcham , readers are invited to consider new approaches to communicating effectively. By using quality time together to talk about unresolved or hidden issues, Mitcham claims that intimacy can improve. "The words spouses exchange can make a big difference in the quality of their marriage and their ability to tackle and resolve misunderstandings, as well as misguided and hurtful comments," Mitcham said. Chapter titles such as "I Love You But," and "When I'm Sorry is Not Enough" reveal the transparency needed to address marital strife. A reality check is in store for both partners on every page, along with 30 years of wisdom from Mitch...

"We come from very humble middle class families. We used to save up all year to travel within Pakistan but now we get travel for free even internationally. UAE has become like our second home and we have officially established our business there. Now we even have really good friendships in all the countries we go to for work," says Rizwan Takkhar, who runs a photography business with his wife Palwasha Minhas. Such a lifestyle would be familiar to consultants or diplomats with fancy university degrees, but Minhas and Takkhar are none of these. In fact, both of them are college dropouts who found their rags to riches story in the wedding photography business in Pakistan.  Pakistanis take knot-tying seriously. From food to guests to decor to clothes, everything is a careful curation and a project of a lifetime. Consequently, Pakistani matrimony is a serious business. You can not invest poorly in it and definitely can't keep the business (the marriage) to yoursel...

Capricorn is the zodiac's serious and practical sea-goat who's known for prioritizing work and their ambitions above everything else. Sweet, dreamy Pisces, on the other hand, is known for being the zodiac's hopeless romantic. While they do value their independence, they go hard and deep in relationships to the point they become "one" with their partner. These two have different approaches to relationships and life as a whole, so they may not seem to make the best match. But this is one couple that may surprise you. Capricorn and Pisces' zodiac compatibility has everything you need to know about this earth and water sign pair. "A relationship between Capricorn and Pisces may sound like a disaster waiting to happen, considering their polar differences," astrologer David Thomas tells Bustle. "However, such an early assessment may not give this relationship the justice it deserves. People may not realize it yet, but when these two signs come togethe...

The shaky nature of the compatibility between Sagittarius and Capricorn results from the difficulties they present. The pair may confront challenges, but love can overcome them all! This bold couple seeks to rule the entire universe. The ruling planets of both zodiac signs are in a good combination and can thus produce a wonderful couple. While the fire sign Sagittarius enjoys discovering new things, the earth sign Capricorn is a go-getter. In addition to having diverse personalities and priorities in life, Capricorn women and Sagittarius men compliment each other in a variety of intriguing ways. ...