Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re like most people, you want more friends—and you may ...

The older I get, the harder it is to make new friends. That is the lie I have told myself. The truth is I don’t take the time to create new friendships. I barely give enough time to the ones I have.

Katy was a magnetic, high-spirited manager who was well-liked by everyone in the office. I knew from the moment I saw her that we could totally be friends. But in an effort to “be professional,” I ...