Exploring Social Connections Beyond Romance

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The speaker delves into their fascination with deeply connected lives and unconventional ways people approach connection, highlighting the loneliness epidemic and the importance of non-romantic relationships during the pandemic. They discuss the origins of their book, influenced by the craving for friendship connections. They also explore the cultural expectations of romantic relationships and the societal shift towards viewing them as a means of self-fulfillment.

What if your closest friendships were just as significant as your marriage? My fascinating guest Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center, reveals compelling research on how profound platonic bonds can provide the same fulfillment and devotion as romantic ones.

Tune in to hear Rhaina's eye-opening stories that reimagine social connection. We explore how to nurture deeper intimacy in friendships and move beyond limiting cultural biases. Discover practical tools to cultivate lifelong platonic partnerships that are just as central to living a good life as romantic love. This surprising conversation will transform your understanding of relationships.

You can find Rhaina at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

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