The chapter delves into the challenges and importance of forming friendships, particularly in college, emphasizing the need for open-mindedness and proactive efforts to connect with others. It discusses the undervaluation of friendships in society compared to romantic relationships, highlighting the impact of investing less in friendships on their quality. The chapter also explores how friendships influence personal growth, identity, and well-being, emphasizing the significance of platonic connections in our lives.
According to a survey of 2000 adults, the average American hasn’t made a new friend in the last five years, and yet, 45% of people would go out of their way to make a new friend if they only knew how. Marisa Franco is here to help you not be a part of these statistics. Armed with the best of psychology and the science of attachment, she provides us with an easily digestible solution to making (and keeping) new friends.
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