Dear Eric: I am a married man in my early 40s with no kids. My wife does a good job keeping in touch with friends of hers from her childhood and throughout the years in her life despite not living ...

I was used to casual touch and missed it when my 19-year relationship ended, and we divorced. Platonic touch between my friends and me became important when I was touch-starved. My dogs also help me ...

Having no close friends can influence a person's life in ways that stretch far beyond boredom or loneliness. While not everyone craves a large social circle, a total absence of meaningful connections ...

Some people move through life without a tight-knit group of friends, and that can change the way they experience the world. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have close friends, you might notice your ...