Why Are Adult Friendships So Hard? Exploring the Makings of Friendship with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

Making new friends as an adult isn’t for the faint of heart— it takes initiative, courage and vulnerability. Thankfully although meeting new friends and establishing meaningful connections can be difficult, it’s not impossible! This week we’re joined by New York Times bestselling author, psychologist and friendship expert, Dr. Marisa G. Franco to discuss the science of friendship. 

In this episode we discuss: 

The significance of valuing platonic relationships and the impact of friendship on our mental health 

How to work through feelings of possession within friendship 

Ways to mitigate anxiety when making new friends 

And much more! 

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