If you want deeper and more meaningful friendships, you want "frientimacy". Shasta Nelson is a friendship expert who coined that word. She says to develop strong friendships, we need three things: consistency, vulnerability and positivity. Shasta is a TEDx speaker. She has appeared on The Today Show and The Steve Harvey Show. She's also the author of three books on friendship.

Friendships Don't Just Happen

Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time

Shasta Nelson's website: www.ShastaNelson.com

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