The instant New York Times Bestseller
'Wise, concrete and effective - my friendships are better for it' - Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed, Founder of Together Rising
'A timely, unique guide to approaching friendship with the love (and self-reflection) it deserves' - Francesca Specter, author of Alonement
When was the last time you put yourself out there to make a new friend?
How do we 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?
This book offers a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong and lasting connections with others - and becoming our happiest selves in the process.
In Platonic, psychologist and friendship expert Dr Marisa G. Franco unpacks why undervaluing friendship in our culture has led to an epidemic of isolation, and what we can do about it.
Using the groundbreaking framework behind attachment theory, this book teaches us to identify and understand our individual style - secure, anxious or avoidant - and recognize that how we behave in relationships is the key to unlocking what we're doing right (and what we could do better) in our friendships. Weaving together cutting-edge research in psychology with interviews, personal stories and practical advice, this book gives us the tools we need to be better friends, and better humans.
The instant New York Times Bestseller
'Wise, concrete and effective - my friendships are better for it' - Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed, Founder of Together Rising
'A timely, unique guide to approaching friendship with the love (and self-reflection) it deserves' - Francesca Specter, author of Alonement
When was the last time you put yourself out there to make a new friend?
How do we 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?
This book offers a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong and lasting connections with others - and becoming our happiest selves in the process.
In Platonic, psychologist and friendship expert Dr Marisa G. Franco unpacks why undervaluing friendship in our culture has led to an epidemic of isolation, and what we can do about it.
Using the groundbreaking framework behind attachment theory, this book teaches us to identify and understand our individual style - secure, anxious or avoidant - and recognize that how we behave in relationships is the key to unlocking what we're doing right (and what we could do better) in our friendships. Weaving together cutting-edge research in psychology with interviews, personal stories and practical advice, this book gives us the tools we need to be better friends, and better humans.
An enlightening psychologist and international speaker, Dr Marisa G. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at The University of Maryland, writes for Psychology Today, and has been a featured psychologist for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph and Vice. She speaks on mental health and belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits and universities.
''Dr. Marisa G. Franco and Platonic have been invaluable guides on
my journey to nurture and deepen my friendships. Her advice is
wise, concrete, and effective—and my friendships are better for
it.'
*Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed*
This is a timely, unique guide to approaching friendship, with the
love (and self-reflection) it deserves.
*Francesca Specter, author of Alonement*
Reminds us of the importance of platonic love in today’s society -
bucking the notion that romantic love trumps everything else in our
lives.
*The Wall Street Journal*
Franco gives practical guidance on how to manage psychological (and
other) blocks to friendship, paving the way to deeper
relationships.
*University of California*
Franco collects and shares the most pertinent insights about the
psychology of friendship... game-changing secrets.
*MindBodyGreen*
Provides a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong,
lasting connections with others?and for becoming our happiest, most
fulfilled selves in the process.
*Next Big Idea Club*
A gentle, yet affirming, call-in for us to investigate how we’ve
regarded the platonic relationships in our life and opportunities
for deep fulfillment that we may be missing out on.
*Joy Harden Bradford, Ph.D., Founder & CEO, Therapy for Black
Girls*
Franco offers suggestions for making connections, with step-by-step
guidelines on how to be a better pal.
*Essence Magazine*
A fantastic guide not just for making and keeping friends?it's also
a manifesto for how to more effectively invest in the stuff that
really matters in life
*Laurie Santos, Professor of Psychology at Yale University and host
of The Happiness Lab podcast*
A handbook for us all on how to get out of our own way to make new
friends.
*The Globe and Mail*
It's hard to make friends as an adult – here's great advice on how
to do it
*News24*
If you want to feel genuinely connected, read this book.
*Shasta Nelson, author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen!*
The evidence is clear?having strong connections is the
lowest-hanging fruit on the tree of a healthy life. What’s less
straightforward is how you go about doing that, so see this doctor
and she’ll help keep you away from the other ones.
*Billy Baker, author of We Need to Hang Out*
I closed this book determined to prioritize my friendships as one
of the most important aspects of my life
*Laura Tremaine, author of Share Your Stuff. I’ll Go First*
A fascinating meditation on how we develop and build meaningful
relationships. An insightful, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable
read. Everyone needs this book
*Lauren Martin, author of The Book of Moods*
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