The Psychological Principles of Friendship and How They Influence Change

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Friendship is influenced by four key factors: proximity, similarity, familiarity, and reciprocity. Proximity refers to physical closeness, while similarity encompasses shared interests and experiences. Familiarity involves the depth of the connection, and reciprocity ensures mutual give-and-take. Changes in these factors often lead to shifts in friendships. Maintaining at least two of these conditions is crucial for a friendship to survive. When shared experiences and regular contact diminish, or when reciprocity fades, the friendship may falter. Remember, these changes are common and you are not alone in navigating them.

In our 20s there are four things we worry about more than anything else: love, money, the future, and our friendships. As we grow and change, the relationships around us will also naturally change and we may begin to notice how we are seeing our friends less and less, watching certain friendships fizzle out or completely outgrowing each other. It's not the same as it once was. This can cause a lot of panic. But underneath the fear of our changing friendships is a more primal fear of being alone.

In today's episode we break down the psychology behind our evolving friendships, the four types of friendship breakup, and how to adapt to these new kinds of relationship in our 20s, alongside the biggest friendship misconceptions that keep us in unfulfilling situations. All of that and more. Listen now!

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