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As a NYT best-selling author, Dr. Franco brings accessible, useful, and insightful written works in her book and blog. Read on for guidance on how to make and maintain friendships.

Hosting a small Friendsgiving recently offered me a valuable lesson in the art of lingering, courtesy of my friend Kate. Despite

December 28, 2023 No Comments

Inspiration

With the holidays coming up, I wanted to share a piece I wrote with you all on chosen family and

November 22, 2023 No Comments

How to Make Friends

One year on Halloween, I wore a grey blazer that I first bought for graduate school interviews and a slightly

November 2, 2023 No Comments

How to Deepen Friendships

My Instagram poll on your most common friendship struggles revealed that issues with reciprocity hover at the top. For advice

September 27, 2023 No Comments

How to Make Friends

I must confess something to you–I don’t like cornhole. I try and I try to launch that fat sack into

July 27, 2023 No Comments

How to Deepen Friendships

“We’re not meant to live the way we are.” Countless times, this thought emerged on my platonic getaway. What is

June 23, 2023 No Comments