How to make friends -- Figuring out what kinds of friendships you want -- On keeping people at a distance so you don't get hurt again -- Yes, animals can be your (best) friends -- How to identify and ask for what you need -- What to do if you're in love with your friend -- How to adjust your friendship levels: from casual friends to close friends and back again -- Staying friends with exes: an essential guide -- Friendships are relationships: treating friendships the way we treat romantic relationships -- Being friends with coworkers, roommates, and family members: how to navigate them all -- How to fight with your friends: when it's healthy and when it's a warning sign -- Friend breakups: how to know when to leave, how to do it, and how to cope with the grief -- How marriage and kids can impact your friendship -- The frustrating realization of the part you played in choosing the wrong friends -- What to do when you finally find your people: how to be a good friend.