Why does making friends as an adult feel like mission impossible?In this episode, Melissa explores what it means to be a friend while grappling with a friendship break up. Along the way, she interviews Anna Goldfarb, journalist and author of “Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valuable Connections,” and Dr. Marisa G. Franco, professor and author of “Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—And Keep—Friends”. They explain why friendship can get so complicated as you get older and how to build closer bonds.Featured guestFollow Anna Goldfarb on Instagram, LinkedIn, Substack, and at her websiteFollow Marisa G. Franco on LinkedIn, Substack, and at her websiteBuy Anna Goldfarb's book, Modern FriendshipBuy Marisa's book, PlatonicConnect with the teamFollow @cornerpiece.pod on Instagram and TikTokFollow @answerinprogress on YouTube and PatreonFollow the hosts on Instagram! Sabrina, Melissa, TahaFollow TED on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X, and LinkedInFor the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/corner-piece-transcripts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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