Speaking of Psychology

Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Maris Franco, PhD

Jan 26, 2022

30:07

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Men's Friendship Issues Are Vulnerability Issues in Disguise

02:17

How to Make New Friends

01:42

Building Friendships Across Races

01:33

Introduction

2min

Is It Harder to Make Friends as We Get Older?

2min

Are Friendship Networks Declining?

2min

How to Make New Friends

2min

How to Rekindle Old Friendships

2min

What Makes for a Good Friendship?

2min

How Do You Know When Someone's Not Returning Your Calls?

3min

Men's Friendship Issues Are Vulnerability Issues in Disguise

2min

Are Men's Friendships With Women Any Easier?

3min

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Connecting at Work

3min

11.

Building Friendships Across Races

2min

12.

Do You Think It's Possible to Maintain Close Friendships?

2min

13.

Is Your Relationship a Relationship?

3min

As an adult, making new friends – and maintaining old friendships – can be tough. Life is busy and friends end up taking a backseat to other relationships and responsibilities. Dr. Marisa Franco, psychologist and friendship expert, talks about how to make new friends and strengthen and rekindle old friendship ties, why Americans’ friendship networks are shrinking, the differences between men’s and women’s friendships, and more.

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Speaking of Psychology

Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Maris Franco, PhD

Men's Friendship Issues Are Vulnerability Issues in Disguise

How to Make New Friends

Building Friendships Across Races

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