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The Imperfects
Dr Emily - Friendship 4 Eva
Aug 27, 2023
Dr Emily, an expert on friendships, explains the different types of friends, why they matter, and what makes us like someone. They discuss the power and importance of friendship, the dynamics of friendships, the impact of alcohol on social interactions, making genuine connections, the importance of vulnerability, and future topics such as social anxiety and romantic relationships.
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- Assuming people will like us leads to more fulfilling relationships, while assuming they won't leads to loneliness.
- The human brain is capable of sustaining about 150 relationships at any given time, with different degrees of closeness.
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Adult Friendships and the Importance of Assuming Likability
As adults, friendships do not occur organically like they do in childhood. We need to make deliberate efforts to form adult friendships. Research shows that assuming people will like us leads to more fulfilling relationships, while assuming they won't leads to loneliness. The spotlight effect, where we believe others are constantly judging us, can play a role in social anxiety. It's important to remember that people aren't focused on our every mistake or flaw. To combat social anxiety and make meaningful connections, it helps to assume that people will like us and to focus on being ourselves in social situations.
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