friendship
318 Thought-Provoking Questions to Ask a Girl (or Anyone You Want to Have a Conversation With)
You’ll never be at a loss for words again.
By Erika Owen and Liv McConnell
215 Funny Questions to Ask for Instant Banter Points
When the group chat goes dry, go off script with these fun questions.
By Erika Owen and Liv McConnell
Is Your Friend Group Toxic? Here's How to Tell, and What to Do If It Is
According to an expert.
By Zoë Hecht
Tell Me Lies Has So Many Toxic Men, Star Cat Missal Is Glad She’s Gay
The Tell Me Lies star reveals her thoughts on season 3's much-discussed final episode.
By P. Claire Dodson
350 Questions to Ask a Guy They’ll Actually Like Answering
From interesting things to ask a guy you like to fun questions for guy friends.
By Erika Owen
201 Actually Interesting Questions to Get to Know Someone
Cut the clichés and get to know them on a real level.
By Erika Owen and Liv McConnell
85 Would You Rather Questions to Ask a Guy, From Flirty to Funny
PSA: You can ask these over text, too!
By Liv McConnell
135 Personal Questions to Ask Your Girlfriend to Go Deeper & Bond Harder
From the heavy hitters to low-key insightful questions to ask a girl.
By Liv McConnell
Some Teens Use AI Chatbots Because It's "Easier Than Talking to Real People"
And one-third use them for social interaction.
By Fortesa Latifi
Why You Should Stop Texting Your Friends and Write Them Letters Instead
“It’s as close as you can get to a hug over distance.”
By Skyli Alvarez
Kate Spade Celebrates Astrology, Girlhood, and Friendship With Charli D’Amelio and Ice Spice
The cosmic evening celebrated the friends — and the bags — who are always there for us.
By Skyli Alvarez
215 Good Questions to Ask Friends, From BFFs to New Pals
Questions for friends about life, love and getting weird.
By Kristi Kellogg and Lauren Rearick
145 Best Conversation Starters to Skip the Small Talk
Incoming: Convo ideas for every social situation. (We’ve got you, introverts!)
By Liv McConnell
Can a Trio Friendship Ever Actually Work?
They make for some of the messiest dynamics according to social media—and on “The White Lotus” too.
By Jenna Ryu
113 Quotes About Love That Will Melt Your Stone-Cold Heart
“You are the best thing that’s ever been mine.”
By Marilyn La Jeunesse
The Unlikely Friendship Between a Pre-Med Student and a Man Serving Life Without Parole
The relationship changed both of their lives.
By Charlotte West
You Really Can’t ‘Fix’ Other People—Here’s How to Make Peace With That
Past trauma and hurt are valid, but those aren’t excuses for treating you like crap.
By Jenna Ryu
How I Formed Real Connections on a Friendship App
Making friends is hard, even with the rise of third spaces. Apps helped me.
By Nadia Mumuni