It’s hard to tell a “bad friend” from appearances alone (credit: Gemini) Picture this: Your 14-year-old daughter, Mindy, excitedly tells you she’s bringing a new friend home for dinner. “She’s so ...

We’ve all had them. Friends who bring out, not the best, but the worst in us. And by the worst in us, I don’t just mean saying or doing bad things, like swearing or smoking. These friends cause us to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. In the process of making friends and maintaining friendships, ...