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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.

New Year’s Resolutions to make friends: I got new glasses in 2019 right around New Years and sported them in

December 30, 2022 No Comments

How to Make Friends

The Deeper Reason You May Not Like Anyone No one can be trusted. No new friends. I don’t like people.

October 28, 2022 No Comments

Platonic Love

For Healthy Romance, You Need Friends I grew up hearing messages like “find one person to complete you” and “someday,

October 28, 2022 No Comments

How to Deepen Friendships

The Power of Validation In my book, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends, I spend an

October 28, 2022 No Comments

How to Make Friends

You just moved to a new city. All your friends are getting married or having kids. You retired. You got

October 28, 2022 No Comments

Grief

You are sad about the end of a friendship. You tell someone. They wonder why you’re so upset. It’s just

July 2, 2022 No Comments