Abbreviations like ‘brb’ and ‘plz’ may seem benign. But new research shows they can make senders appear less sincere – and ...

My brother’s text messages can read like fragments of an ancient code: “hru,” “wyd,” “plz” – truncated, cryptic and never quite satisfying to receive. I’ll often find myself second-guessing whether ...

In 1944, writer Laura Hobson thought her project might be too bold. Her friend, who wasn’t Jewish, convinced her otherwise.

My girlfriend says to let it go and that everyone is entitled to their own beliefs. I told her that she was being dismissive ...

Judith Newman, who writes the Book Review’s self-help column, is the author of “To Siri With Love: A Mother, Her Autistic Son ...

Why does social support among friends matter? Providing too much or too little support can impact your relationships.

If we see friendship as a puzzle rather than a pyramid, we become more attentive to where each piece fits. This attentiveness ...