Wild and Precious: A Celebration of Mary Oliver

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Sophia Bush: There's a gap between our expectations of how much people really like us versus how much we think they like us. She says playing the part of someone who believes they are likable and lovable will bring out their best traits. After the break, Marissa tells us how we can be better friends to the people who are already in our lives.

It's a mistake to prioritize romantic and familial relationships over friendship, argues psychologist Dr. Marisa Franco. Strong, supportive friendships expand our sense of self, she says, and are associated with greater well-being and health. Marisa offers research-based strategies to make new friends and deepen our existing friendships, including helpful concepts like mutuality and the mere-exposure effect. Marisa and Maya also discuss how to stay friends through big life changes, why fighting could make your friendship stronger, and how to break up with a friend with clarity and kindness.

For more on Marisa's work, check out her book, “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends."

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