You don't have to live in the same town or — or even the same country — as your best friend to maintain a strong friendship. Even so, it can be challenging to live far away from your favorite people.

We asked experts—and people working to maintain their own long-distance friendships—to share their favorite ways to keep ...

Making friends as an adult can be tough, and so is maintaining relationships. Sending your bestie a friendship quote to let them know you are thinking of them is a great way to let them know you care.

Last month, on the first sunny weekend of the year, I took myself to the park with some snacks and a bottle of water. I’d been working all day, which meant I couldn’t get out in time to meet my ...

I've been drifting apart from two friends over the past few years. In the first instance, I felt abandoned after working hard to maintain a long-distance friendship. When I finally confronted her a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Friendships are among our most valuable connections—they ground ...

It’s easy to stay close with the buddies you can catch up with over dinner or spontaneously visit on a lazy Sunday. But a long-distance friendship doesn’t come with those built-in moments—and without ...

If you see Alexandria Agresta breaking into a wide grin, one of her best friends—who lives thousands of miles away—probably just sent her a meme or an inspirational quote from Instagram. The person ...