In the space between strangers and friends, there are acquaintances. They represent the gray zone of relationships: Does she want to get to know me better? Would I even enjoy spending more time with ...

While reconnection can be genuine, it can also be transactional, performative, or even emotionally manipulative. The key ...

Over a decade ago, Sheila Brownell was going through a challenging time and lost touch with a close friend. She saw her a few times in the succeeding years but the interactions were brief. Brownell ...

Our social circles naturally get smaller over time, but we miss some friends more than others. In these cases, you may consider reaching out to reconnect. Here's how — and when — to do so, as well as ...

Marty Martinez, CEO of Reach Out and Read and a member of the LGBTQ community, is leading the campaign to get diverse books out to kids. Reach Out and Read is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that aims to ...

Sometimes silence speaks louder than a thousand words. A woman who doesn't chase, doesn't beg, and doesn't send late-night texts can stir up a storm of thoughts in a man's mind. Did she forget about ...

There’s something about composing a work email that can turn even the most self-assured employee into a socially awkward mess. Even once you do muster the courage to hit send, you run the risk of ...

Day 9: Master the art of reaching out. This post is part of Forbes’ Career Challenge: Get Job-Search Ready In 15 Days. Rayna was ready to return to the workforce after completing her MBA. To prepare, ...

We’ve all experienced long hold times, repeating our “story” because we get transferred from one customer service rep to another, etc. It’s an ugly customer service experience that gives many ...

It sometimes seems like I was born to be part of FLORIDA TODAY's Reaching Out Holiday Fund campaign. My Grandma Bess, who lived with my family as I grew up, started her Christmas card and gift lists ...