A Slight Change of Plans Best of: The Science of Making—and Keeping—Friends
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Feb 19, 2024 
Psychologist Marisa Franco shares research-backed strategies to make and maintain friendships, importance of mutuality, likelihood perception in relationships, and the impact of self-worth. Discussion on investing in friendships, navigating different life phases, and conflict resolution. Reflects on the season and announces the next season.
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Friendship's Buffering Effect
- Strong friendships increase resilience in other relationships, such as romantic partnerships.
- When spouses have outside support, conflicts have less impact on their stress levels.
Making Friends as Adults
- Recognize that adult friendships require effort and intentionality.
- Actively seek opportunities for repeated, unplanned interactions and shared vulnerability.
Overcoming Rejection Anxiety
- Combat fear of rejection by assuming people like you.
- People underestimate how liked they are, and assuming likability becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.