Speaking of Psychology cover image

Encore -- Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Marisa Franco, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

00:00

Transferring Relationship Skills to Friendship

This chapter explores the similarities between romantic and platonic relationships, highlighting how skills like conflict resolution and vulnerability can strengthen friendships. It introduces concepts like the 'beautiful mess effect' and addresses the impact of self-defeating thoughts on maintaining connections, particularly during difficult times.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app