Happier with Gretchen Rubin More Happier: Friendship Roundtable: How to Make, Keep & Deepen Friendships
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Mar 22, 2025 
Laurie Santos, a Yale professor and host of "The Happiness Lab," teams up with Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and bestselling author, for an insightful discussion on friendship. They delve into the evolution of friendships through life stages, especially midlife. Key topics include tackling the challenges of forming new connections, balancing close friendships with a wider circle, and understanding how personality types influence relationships. The conversation is peppered with personal anecdotes and practical advice for nurturing meaningful bonds.
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Friendship Importance
- Relationships are key for a happy life, and friendship is crucial.
- People sometimes confuse friends with acquaintances, especially during life transitions.
Laurie's Friendship Journey
- Laurie Santos realized she hadn't invested enough in close friendships during a burnout period.
- She actively worked on making friends, finding it challenging but possible with effort.
Making Friends
- Initiate and suggest activities to deepen friendships.
- Push for the next step, as people are usually receptive.
