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Friendship 101

Defining and classifying friends

Friendships are voluntary interpersonal relationships between two people who are usually equals and who mutually influence one another

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Friends Holidays

We’ll raise a cup of kindness yet, to times gone by

New Year’s Day 2021 is so close the countdown can be done in hours, rather than days. It means the year 2020 is behind us, although presumably many of the trials, tribulations and challenges it brought will be carried over into the new calendar year. The New Year is traditionally ushered in at midnight by […]

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Friends Holidays

Happy holidays from Project BFF

To all our friends near and far: Happy holidays! Since 1971, the Canadian province of Halifax has sent a tree to Boston for Christmas. This year, the tree is dedicated to healthcare workers to honor both Boston’s response after the Halifax Explosion and those who are working on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. This […]

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Interview

A Conversation with Tiffany Shlain

Project BFF sat down with Emmy-nominated filmmaker Tiffany Shlain to talk about the friendships in her life. Project BFF: Tell us a memorable experience with a friend when you were younger. Why has that always stuck with you? Tiffany: I went to a theater arts camp when I was 10 and met a girl who […]

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Friends Hard times Holidays Love

Dear 2020: You had ups and (way too many) downs – but we’re still standing!

Despite this being an unusual and challenging year, reflecting on 2020 is still helpful. You’ve gotten this far–you just may have more grit and resiliency than you thought.