“Best friend” is a term that seems to have been invented in the twentieth century, perhaps even in the second half of that century. My parents never used the term “best friend,” but my friends and I ...

We often hear that romantic love is the most important kind of love. Finding your soulmate is the ultimate goal for many people. But sometimes the best love comes from our friends, as two lifelong ...

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Q: I’ve been with my boyfriend for 13 years, since I was 17. We’ve been through more than you could imagine together — so many ups and downs. We still have trouble getting along sometimes with all ...

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