Friendshipping: the art of finding friends, being friends, and keeping friends

Introduction

Part one: On making friends: the basics. Why making friends can feel so difficult ; Before you begin ; Where to start: defining friendship ; Consider the friends you may already have ; Where to meet new friends ; How to make the first friend move ; How to invite someone to hang

Part two: On being friends: the common issues. How to host a group hangout ; The highs and lows of canceling plans ; Friends and social media ; The care and keeping of long-distance friendships ; The sharing and keeping of secrets ; The how and when of giving advice ; Respecting yourself, respecting your friends ; The art of apologies

Part three: On keeping friends: the tricky stuff. Favors in friendship ; Friends and finances ; Work, work, work, work, work friends ; Enough about business: let's talk about romance ; When friendship gets complicated

A final note: on kindness.