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There are a lot of different ways we try to classify ourselves. Everybody wants to fit into a group and feel like they belong. One way to do this is to describe the type of friend you are through your ...

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 ...

No matter how much everyone in a friend group wants to hang out, turning ideas into real plans can become a real challenge. Suggestions get tossed around, availability is loosely discussed, yet ...

Several years ago, my then-colleague Barry Chung offered to nominate me for an honor in our professional organization. There was one problem: I didn’t think I qualified. I tried to decline. Our ...