It’s such a deceptively simple question. How are you? We hear it dozens of times a day and often answer on autopilot: Fine. Good. Can’t complain. Or maybe we offer a knowing sigh alluding to the ...

You’re standing in line at the supermarket or drugstore when a stranger speaks up. “Hello, how are you?” the stranger greets you. “Good, and you?” might be your response. Your conversation partner ...

People often think close friendships form organically. But researchers who study relationships say the people who are the best at friendships are actually intentional about it. “If we want to live a ...