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Before you start writing a letter of recommendation for a friend, clarify the purpose of the letter itself. Is it for a job, graduate school, a volunteer position, or something else? Understanding the ...

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Friendship is important at any age—friends enhance our lives by offering support and community. Activities can be more fun with a friend by your side, and tough times are made more bearable with the ...

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Priya, an engineer in California, was on a deadline. Under pressure, she emailed a younger friend working on the same project to ask for some data that the project needed to get done on time. She and ...

Responding to a friend experiencing tremendous loss is challenging, but the most important thing you can do is reach out. “I’m so sorry,” “I’m here for you,” “I love you,” “Are you OK?” are all good ...

When you’ve had long-term friendships, it’s natural that things will ebb and flow financially. It’s normal for friends to ask each other for money advice every once in a while. But if you’re starting ...

Writing a letter of recommendation for a friend can feel like an honor and a responsibility. It’s an opportunity to support someone you care about while helping them advance in their career, education ...