The New Rules of Friendship: Fake Friends, Annoying Boundaries, & Bad Texters
The Liz Moody Podcast
Friendship Trios and the Myth of Easy Intimacy
Marisa rejects blanket rules about trios and explains that conflict and effort are normal, distinguishing temporary chapters from persistent unhealthy patterns.
I’m ranking relatable, viral friendship advice from the internet with a top friendship psychologist.
Dr. Marisa G. Franco is a professor at the University of Maryland and the person whose bestselling book Platonic rewired how millions of us think about adult friendship.
🎧 What you’ll learn:
• What makes people genuinely more attracted to you
• How to give friends advice they'll actually listen to
• If it’s bad if you’re the one who always initiates plans
• Why "diagnostic moments" in friendships make the most impact
• If it’s better to have no friends or bad friends
• If work friends can be real friends
• How to set boundaries and be a good friend
• If it’s bad if your friend gets jealous of you (or vice versa)
• How to tell when it’s time to end a friendship
Check out the previous episodes of The Liz Moody Podcast with Dr. Marisa G. Franco:
“We Were Wrong About Secure Attachment & It's Ruining Our Relationships”
“Science-Backed Secrets For Making Friends As An Adult: Become Super Likable, Find Your BEST Friend, & Deepen Existing Relationships”
For more from Dr. Marisa G. Franco:
• Her Book, Worth: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/784327/worth-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco/?hl=en
• Website: https://drmarisagfranco.com/
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