

How to Make "Life-changing" Friendships (and why they matter) | Rhaina Cohen
Feb 12, 2024
Rhaina Cohen, author of The Other Significant Others, explores the profound fulfillment and devotion found in platonic bonds. She challenges cultural biases and offers tools to cultivate lifelong platonic partnerships. This conversation transforms understanding of relationships, emphasizing the significance of friendships in living a good life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Significance of Friends and Life-Partners
02:26 • 2min
Exploring Social Connections Beyond Romance
04:30 • 13min
Navigating Different Social Needs in a Romantic Relationship
17:48 • 7min
Navigating Societal Judgments on Non-Traditional Relationships
25:18 • 16min
Ranking Relationships and Shifting Norms
41:10 • 3min
The Challenges of Non-Marital Relationships
43:53 • 18min