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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Friendships shape what we become.
Chapter 3: Making friends requires initiative.
Chapter 4: Vulnerability will help you connect more deeply with friends.
Chapter 5: Make friendships deeper through being authentic.
Chapter 6: Opening up about conflict will fortify your friendships.
Chapter 7: Be generous, but know your limits.
Chapter 8: Affection builds new friendships and deepens existing ones.
Description
Platonic (2022) is an actionable guide to making and keeping friends as an adult. It combines true stories of friendship with psychological research to give you clear, actionable, and practical advice on building better friendships.
Who Should Listen
People who want to become better friends
Anyone who’s struggled to make new friends as an adult
Friends who’d like to strengthen their relationships
About the Authors
Dr. Marisa G. Franco is a professor at the University of Maryland, where she also earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology. She has done extensive research on friendship, which she presents to various organizations across the United States.