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Making friends is tough. There's an industry that wants to help with that.

by Kimberly Adams and Sean McHenry
Jan 3, 2020
Apps, dating services, even matchmakers are trying to help adults find friends, for a price.
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What's the downside of making friends at work?

by David Brancaccio
May 16, 2018
A new study suggests those relationships might be getting in the way of productivity.
Though work friendships can provide emotional support, they can also be a distraction, says Nancy Rothbard of the Wharton School. Above, stock brokers laugh at Frankfurt's stock exchange.
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Why having a work spouse is good for you

by Jana Kasperkevic
Feb 9, 2018
It makes you more engaged.
Having a coworker to share jokes with can go a long way towards making you happier at work. 
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Ask A Manager

Ask a Manager: The do's and don'ts of work relationships

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Oct 17, 2017
Alison Green answers your questions about love and friendship at work.
We spend alot of time a work. What's the best way to navigate relationships in the workplace?
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