The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks 2209 | Dr. Marisa Franco: “The Secret to Making Friends is Showing People that You Like Them.”
Jun 25, 2025
Discover how fear of rejection can hinder your ability to form genuine friendships. Dr. Marisa Franco shares insights on the psychology of connection, emphasizing the power of assuming others like you. Learn practical tips for overcoming loneliness and navigating the complexities of adult friendships. By demonstrating your own likability, you can transform your social interactions and cultivate deeper relationships.
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Struggle Making Friends As Adult
- Dr. Marisa Franco moved to new cities with no friends and struggled to make connections.
- She found usual social places like gyms and bars challenging to meet new people.
Fear of Rejection Sabotages
- People who fear rejection the most tend to reject others preemptively, causing self-fulfilling prophecies.
- Assuming people like you actually makes you more likable and accepted in social groups.
We Misjudge Others' Perceptions
- People underestimate how much others like them in new interactions (liking gap).
- Being vulnerable often is perceived more positively than feared (beautiful mess effect).