A Slight Change of Plans
Best of: The Science of Making—and Keeping—Friends
Feb 19, 2024
Psychologist Marisa Franco shares research-backed strategies to make and maintain friendships, importance of mutuality, likelihood perception in relationships, and the impact of self-worth. Discussion on investing in friendships, navigating different life phases, and conflict resolution. Reflects on the season and announces the next season.
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Quick takeaways
- Invest in friendships by showing affection, generosity, and care to strengthen bonds.
- Embrace conflict as an act of love, assume people like you, and take initiative in maintaining connections.
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Importance of Friendship and Mutual Support
Psychologist Marissa Franco emphasizes the importance of friendship and challenges societal narratives that prioritize romantic relationships over friendships. She discusses the concept of mutuality in friendships, highlighting the need to consider each other's needs and support one another. Franco explains how friendship offers mind-expanding experiences and can contribute to our physical and mental well-being.
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