Am I Doing It Wrong? The Secret To Making Friends As An Adult
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Jan 1, 2026 
Dr. Marisa G. Franco, a psychologist and author of "Platonic," dives into the challenges of making friends as adults. She discusses the loneliness epidemic, highlighting how technology has shifted our social interactions. Dr. Franco offers tips like using friend-finding apps and suggests initiating conversations with strangers using her 'insight-and-question' method. She emphasizes the importance of intentionality, vulnerability, and scheduling regular meetups to strengthen friendships, making connections more meaningful.
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Start Conversations With Confidence
- Assume people will like you to become warmer and more open in interactions.
- Use an 'insight and question' opener: share an observation, then ask a follow-up question.
Deepen Bonds By Changing Context
- 'Repot' a relationship by changing the setting to deepen connection.
- Invite a new acquaintance to dinner or a different activity outside the original context.
Go First To Invite Vulnerability
- Men should 'go first' and share vulnerability to invite reciprocity.
- Look for men who are open; vulnerability is a sifting process, not universal.