In Focus

Making Friends As An Adult


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Ever noticed how tough it is to make friends as a working woman? Host, Dr. Rupa Wong discusses why that is - she reviews the 3 conditions that many sociologists indicate is important in the development and maintenance of friendships:

1. Proximity

2. Repeated, unplanned interactions

3. Authentic sharing

 

She also shares her personal struggles when she moved from Boston to Hawaii 14 years ago and 4 tips for finding and maintaining friendships.

1. Staying Open to Being Connected

2. Learning to Prioritize the Friendship

3. Sharing Without Reservation

4. Not Discounting Virtual Friends

 

Let's Connect:

Website: www.drrupawong.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drrupawong

Youtube: www.youtube.com/drrupawong

Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/drrupawong

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rupawongmd

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In FocusBy Dr. Rupa Wong

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