Today’s Solutions: May 30, 2026

Rethinking the “best friend

Rethinking the “best friend” ideal: why you don’t need a BFF to feel fulfilled

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM To wrap up our Best of 2025 series, we’re sharing something a little more personal… our Staff Picks! These are the articles that sparked extra chats, late-night musings, and genuine delight among our team. They made us think, smile, and (of course) feel a Read More...

Rethinking the “best friend

Rethinking the “best friend” ideal: why you don’t need a BFF to feel fulfilled

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM “Who’s your best friend?” It’s a question many of us grew up answering on playgrounds and in cafeterias, a marker of social worth reinforced by movies and TV shows. From Christina and Meredith in Grey’s Anatomy to Blair and Serena in Gossip Girl, Read More...