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21 Signs She or He is Your Best Friend

In most cases, a trusted best friend is any young professional (YP)’s best accessory. But ‘best friend’ isn’t a title to be thrown around loosely or given to just anyone. Does he or she fit the bill?

The Peer Pressure of What’s Best For You

It’s been a long time since the days when peer pressure involved smoking a cigarette behind the back of the school or ganging up on the school nerd. As kids, peer pressure was there to push us to try things that were “wrong” or “bad” – things that we might not have actually chosen to do if left to our own devices. But then, we grew up. Peer pressure changed.

Being Popular on Facebook Comes With Its Drawbacks

Think twice before adding or accepting another Facebook friend. A recent report by the University of Edinburgh Business School found that the larger number of Facebook friends you have, the more likely social media will be a source of stress

Why You Should Expand Your Circle of Friends

Do you ever notice that fellow young professionals begin to sound, look and dress alike among certain social cliques? Most YPs have their group of friends that they have had for years. Just like in work and relationships, we can fall into a “comfort zone” within our groups of friends. Here is why you should expand your social circle

Building and Maintaining a Close YP Friend Circle

You probably have that close-knit group of girls or guys that closely resemble what the TV show “Friends” was all about. You can count on them for anything and can turn any situation into a fun and memorable one. But if you’re new to a city, or simply didn’t have the best social experience in high school or university, here’s how to get there