Tag: friendships
Why some friendships end after kids come into the picture
By Emily Siner After writer Mariah Maddox gave birth four years ago, she was surprised by how lonely she felt. She was the first person among her close friends to have a kid, and her friends without children seemed to be leaving her behind. “I sometimes felt like I wasn’t included in plans,” she says.…
Why Friendships Matter More Than You Think
Love Isn’t Just about Romance. Here’s How Nonromantic Bonds Shape Our Lives Valentine’s Day often focuses on romance, but deep friendships deserve love, too. Here’s why they matter. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Madison Goldberg [CLIP: Theme music] Rachel Feltman: Happy Valentine’s Day, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. For many…