friendship
Transforming digital friendships into real ones
Amidst the sea of likes, comments and fleeting interaction, there lies the possibility of finding people who have the potential to be crucial parts of your life.
Was Bollywood right? Can a boy and a girl never be just friends?
Friends can share secrets, cuddle up on the sofa, and show each other a great deal of affection without necessarily being in a romantic relationship. However, emotions might shift at times, and it's okay to question whether relationships could go beyond friendship.
Why is making new friends more difficult as we grow older?
The game has changed, and it’s not you – it’s time. Or, more accurately, the lack of it.
#Perspective / Beyond the screen: The search for genuine friendship in a digital world
Living in this digital era, we are compelled to ask — does the number of friends really mean more than the quality of a friendship?
Navigating the changing dynamics of friendship
As we grow up, the way we used to view friendships undergoes some major changes.
On surviving long distance friendships
Calls and texts will be your new best friends when navigating the challenges of anything long-distance.
#Perspective / Friendship knows no time: Dhaka's heart-warming hospitality
Dhaka means the world to me. Most of my professional life has been here and a large chunk of my personal life is intrinsically linked with Dhaka. I am never tired of the city. Yes, there are obstacles. Yes, there are resource shortages. Yes, there are insane traffic snarls. But there is one thing which is never in short supply — great people!
Matthew Perry: The friend we will never forget
In the world of entertainment, it is not uncommon to be swept away by the charms of an actor or the fictional character played by them. Sometimes it is the looks, sometimes the sense of humour and so on. But then there are those who come with the best and etch their names in our hearts, making it impossible to forget them. Matthew Perry just happens to be one such person.
Why making friends in university is more important than you think
It’s imperative that you make the effort to get out of your shell and find like minded people.
The tragedy of online friends
While it is golden to have online friendships reach the real world, many connections that transpire online never leave the dark backdrop of our inbox.
The ghosts called lost friends
When we remember these lost friends, memory comes in layers.
Women should treat each other better
It’s about finding how we can defeat patriarchy together.
Men need to treat each other better
Why are most men so harsh with each other in a friendship?
Kylian Mbappé and Achraf Hakimi: A friendship you probably did not know of
Despite the fact that Hakimi has only recently moved to Paris in 2021, the two have a great rapport both on and off the field. Mbappé is fluent in Spanish, and he has been crucial in helping Hakimi adjust to life in the PSG locker room, and frequently posts about their friendship on social media, like in an Instagram story depicting the two enjoying a PSG win, Mbappé used the term "My brother" to refer to Hakimi.
A Night of Traditions: Fashion show by Friendship Colours of the Chars
Friendship Colours of the Chars is the leading slow fashion brand in the country. They provide Bangladeshi women from marginalised char regions training and work opportunities. With a vision to mark the popularity of slow fashion in Bangladesh, Friendship Colours of the Chars organised a dazzling fashion show titled “A Night of Traditions'' at the Grand Ballroom of Intercontinental Dhaka on 25 November 2022. In a world of fashion that moves quickly, the celebration was meant to honour the happiness that their artisans create slowly and by hand.
5 signs it is time to end a friendship
Ending your friendship with a person can be a tough decision.
Weaker bonds: The key to being happy?
According to research, these weak ties form a person’s social portfolio and may be doing them more good than they are recognised for. Those who interact with a variety of people every day feel generally happier and more satisfied with their lives than those with lower levels of social interactions. The in-depth research conducted by Harvard with 50,000 respondents spanning over eight countries yielded this conclusive and incredible result, upon analysing their web of social interactions.
8 Inspiring K-dramas that Resonate with Young Adults
These stories of young love and friendships mirror our own experiences.
What’s 47 years between friends?
So they thought when they took a group photo commemorating the end of their school life.
