Before you start writing a letter of recommendation for a friend, clarify the purpose of the letter itself. Is it for a job, graduate school, a volunteer position, or something else? Understanding the ...

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Support from family and friends can benefit someone with bulimia, which is a serious eating disorder. There are multiple ways to help a friend living with bulimia, such as listening, encouraging them ...

Today’s challenge: ‘Repot’ a relationship and connect with an old friend in a new way. By Catherine Pearson This is Day 2 of the 5-Day Friendship Challenge. To start at the beginning, click here.

Friendships are critical for mental health. We know this intuitively, and studies back it up. However, what do we do when a friend is hurting? There is no perfect way to help a friend who is ...

On a recent Tuesday night, Bradley Wilkerson stood before a crowd of around 70 people in their twenties and thirties at Vermont Comedy Club, ready to introduce his friend. “Tom is 26 years old. He’s a ...