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Dr Emily - Friendship 4 Eva

The Imperfects

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The Beautiful Mess Effect: How Being Yourself Makes People Like You More

Being at events with competitive comedians can make you feel the need to get noticed, but having a friend who allows you to be yourself is valuable. Our expectations of friendship often focus on being cool, smart, or funny, but research suggests it's actually about how you make others feel. The 'beautiful mess effect' shows that likability and friendship development are determined by how you make others feel. It's not about being cool or funny, but about making others feel good.

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