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The Examined Life
Is Friendship As Hard As We Think? [Kat Vellos]
Aug 24, 2023
Kat Vellos, a designer, author, connection coach, and speaker, talks about adult friendships and how they evolve with age. Topics discussed include Aristotle's 3 definitions of friendship, the time required to make new friends, deprioritizing friendship during early parenthood, and creating rituals to stay in touch.
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- Injecting emotional vulnerability into long-standing friendships can deepen them.
- Embrace asynchronous connections and adapt to current circumstances for finding time for friendships.
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The role of vulnerability in friendship
Vulnerability plays a crucial role in deepening friendships. Injecting emotional vulnerability into long-standing friendships can be done by openly expressing the desire for more meaningful conversations, sharing personal experiences, and inviting friends to support personal growth. It is important to create a safe space for vulnerability and to be open to reciprocating this level of emotional intimacy.
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