Everyone feels left out sometimes. It’s how you handle it that matters, according to experts like Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

Moving to a new place is never easy, and it’s even lonelier when no one can come within six feet of you. Experts like Dr. Miriam Kirmayer share how you can cope.

Connection experts like Dr. Miriam Kirmayer help explain why it’s okay to feel normal during tumultuous times such as the pandemic.

The demands of everyday life are among the reasons that it’s hard to make new friends. But experts like Dr. Miriam Kirmayer say that traveling can stoke new connections.

You are allowed to say no, even to the wedding itself. Experts like Dr. Miriam Kirmayer provide tips to help you approach the situation with consideration, grace, and a plan.

Not every friend needs to be your BFF. Dr. Miriam Kirmayer helps explain why weaker ties can help offer strong rewards.

When it gets cold out, it’s easy to “cocoon ourselves” at home, says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, but friendships are, unsurprisingly, “essential for our health and well-being.”

It can be disorienting to feel you’re back at square one with a person you already have a shared history with. Here’s some help from connection experts like Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, a therapist and friendship researcher, suggests being clear about your limits when you’re feeling frenzied.