Affection was the hidden stat tied to Pokemon Amie in Pokemon X and Y and Pokemon Refresh in Pokemon Sun and Moon, but has been largely combined into one stat in Pokemon Sword and Shield: Friendship.

When I was a young adult, I loved the song “Did I Happen to Mention” by Julia Fordham. In the song, Fordham laments the potential loss of her lover and sings, “I need another good friend like I need…a ...

In a one-sided friendship, the communication, time, and effort needed to sustain the connection typically falls to one person. Friends can offer support in so many ways: soup when you’re sick, words ...

Trainers have returned to the Sinnoh region thanks to Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. As remasters of some of the most beloved titles in the series, ILCA faced the challenge of keeping ...

Cohen is the author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center. She is an award-winning producer and editor for NPR’s documentary podcast, Embedded In 2019, Art ...

Affection is important. It makes us feel connected to others. There are many ways to give and show affection, including sharing a hug, kiss, saying "I love you," or simply listening to a friend who ...

Movies and songs about love seem endless. “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing.” “Love Will Keep Us Together,” and “All You Need is Love.” We even have the Rogers and Hammerstein classic, “Falling in Love ...

It's hard to tell the history of Friendship Day. There are numerous tales and mythological legends that show that friends and friendship have been valued since the beginning of civilized world. And ...

"We agreed to be friends and partners, but he says he doesn’t want that. He wants us to grow close and for me to be his wife.

Affection is important. It makes us feel connected to others. There are many ways to give and show affection, including sharing a hug, kiss, saying "I love you," or simply listening to a friend who ...