In a thriving friendship market, a majority of people in a particular setting are interested in “buying” or “selling” ...

Aimun Amatul never thought she’d have trouble making friends. In college, a new buddy could be found on the dance floor, in class or even in the girls’ bathroom with a simple “omg, I love your outfit!

On a recent Thursday evening in downtown Washington, I took a deep breath and walked into a bar. I joined a couple dozen other women who were milling around making small talk and ordering drinks, ...

There’s a saying that goes something like, “making friends as an adult is like dating, but without apps.” Which is ironic, because in your twenties, sometimes the people you meet are dating you — ...