How do we make and keep friends in an era of distraction\, burnout\, and chaos\, especially in a society that often prizes romantic love at the expense of other relationships? In \;P latonic\, Dr. Marisa G. Franco unpacks the latest\, often counterintu itive findings about the bonds between us&mdash\;for example\, why your fr iends aren&rsquo\;t texting you back (it&rsquo\;s not because they hate yo u!)\, and the myth of &ldquo\;friendships happening organically&rdquo\; (m aking friends\, like cultivating any relationship\, requires effort!). As Dr. Franco explains\, to make and keep friends you must understand your at tachment style&mdash\;secure\, anxious\, or avoidant: it is the key to unl ocking what&rsquo\;s working (and what&rsquo\;s failing) in your friendshi ps.
\nMaking new friends\, and deepening longstanding relationships\ , is possible at any age&mdash\;in fact\, it&rsquo\;s essential. The good news: there are specific\, research-based ways to improve the number and q uality of your connections using the insights of attachment theory and the latest scientific research on friendship. \;Platonic \;provides a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong\, lasting connections w ith others&mdash\;and for becoming our happiest\, most fulfilled selves in the process.
\nRegister today to learn more about how to harness th e science of human connection to create cultures of belonging. \;
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About the Author
\nAn enlightening psychologist\, \;New York Times \;bestselli ng author\, and TED speaker\, Dr. Marisa G. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. \;
\nDr. Franco works as a professor at T he University of Maryland and authored \;Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make &ndash\; and Keep &ndash\; Friends.& nbsp\;She writes about friendship for \;Psychology Today \;and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like&nb sp\;The New York Times\, \;The Telegraph\, and \ ;Vice.
\nDr. Franco speaks on belonging at corporations\, g overnment agencies\, non-profits\, and universities across the country\, i ncluding Harper Collins Publishers\, Cisco\, American Association for the Advancement of Science\, and The Department of State.
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