For some of us, our greatest life partner isn’t a spouse, it’s a friend. How can we make the most of these kinds of partnerships? Jolenta and Kristen get tips from Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center.

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Jolenta and Kristen try on Lindsay Goldwart’s tips for befriending chatbots. 

What do they have to offer? And do they really help, or make things worse?

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*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness, by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga. To hear the entire episode and get lots of other great bonus content, including a live monthly book club with Kristen and Jolenta, join patreon.com/listentobythebook 

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For some people, chatbots have become a source of comfort in the fight against loneliness. What do they have to offer? And do they really help, or make things worse? Jolenta and Kristen get tips for Lindsay Goldwert, journalist and chatbot friend. 

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Jolenta and Kristen read some of the many stories you’ve shared about the topics we’ve recently covered on the show.

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Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Ellie Schnitt and Michaela Okland’s tips for navigating friendship with exes.

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What are the benefits and drawbacks of staying friends with exes? And what’s the best way to set up this kind of friendship for success? Jolenta and Kristen get tips from Ellie Schnitt and Michaela Okland, hosts of the Late Night Drive podcast.

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*Patreon-only Bonus Episode Teaser* Kristen and Jolenta live by What Color is Your Parachute? Your Guide to a Lifetime of Meaningful Work and Career Success, 2022 updated version by Richard N. Bolles with Katharine Brooks. To hear the entire episode and get lots of other great bonus content, including a live monthly book club with Kristen and Jolenta, join patreon.com/listentobythebook 

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Jolenta and Kristen try on some of Maya Lau’s tips for navigating friendship and money.

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What’s the best way to navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of friends and money? Jolenta and Kristen get tips from Maya Lau, host of the podcast Other People’s Pockets.  

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