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Joseph Osmundson spent years joking about having a baby with his best friend. But one day, she told Joe she was serious about it. Joe was elated. Growing up, he had always wanted to be a father, but he didn’t realize how deep that yearning was until the moment their joke became a ... Show More

Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton’s lives are completely intertwined. They’ve been married for almost 20 years while collaborating on films, raising children and spending as much time together as possible. The two see the same therapist, are nearly constantly touching each other and ... Show More

Lauren Bans was seven months pregnant when she realized she needed a divorce. Suddenly, she found herself heartbroken, terrified, and completely unable to make decisions or think about the future. One day, her sister suggested they visit an escape room. As the door locked and the ... Show More

<p>From October 28, 1999: Oprah highlights the importance of friendship in our lives, and dedicates a show to reuniting women with best friends with whom they have lost touch. Friendship expert, sociologist and <em>Friendshifts</em> author Dr. Jan Yager gives reasons why friendsh ... Show More

A lot of us think that it's a bad idea to get physical with friends. We worry it'll get messy, maybe even ruin the friendship. But if physical intimacy between friends weren't so taboo, what could our friendships look like? In this episode, we explore the gray zone of sex and fri ... Show More

Don’t let your friendship with your partner sizzle! On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how being a lover and a friend can strengthen your relationship. 

Did you know that people with deep and meaningful friendships live longer? Friendships are one the most undervalued but most important relationships. In this episode, we look inwards to explore and express the importance of keeping our tribe close. Rhea takes over hosting duties ... Show More

Entre l’âge de 14 et de 17 ans, aucun groupe n’est plus important que celui des amis. Avec l’animatrice Zéneb Blanchet, Parole d’ados propose une incursion dans l’univers de Marylie, Justin, Anouk et Sabah, une gang d’amis tissée serrée qui discutent de leurs relations avec authe ... Show More

This week, we're sharing an episode of another podcast called Curious State that looks into how friends-with-benefits relationships work. Have you ever had a so-called "friends with benefits" relationship? How did that go for you? Did you get what you expected from the relationsh ... Show More

Last fall Renee moved from Singapore to Los Angeles to be with her partner April. April calls it a grand gesture and it certainly is. But it was confusing to a lot of people because Renee and April aren't in a romantic relationship. At all. And yet they do consider themselves lif ... Show More

The past two years of the pandemic have brought to the forefront a lot of issues that have strained or even broken our friendships. As we emerge from months when you may have lost touch with friends and are eager to reconnect, it is important to think strategically about maintain ... Show More