#091: Are We Even Friends? Feat Dr Marisa Franco

Are you a good friend or do you feel let down by your friendships? Maybe it’s a bit of both…?Today, Professor, Speaker and author Dr Marisa Franco, gives us some very good insights based on science and how our brain & attachment style interpret things subjectively when it comes to our friendships. We cover:// The one thing we get wrong about friendship.// When to walk away and when to build on your friendship.// Mutual vs reciprocal friendship.// Managing friendship expectations. // When we love our friends more than they love us. // What are friend crushes?// Placid and Dynamic safety in relationships// How to make friends and keep them as an adult based on psychological research.// What ruins friendships. // The importance of boundaries and resolving conflicts with your friends. // Friendship attachment styles.// Are we getting more fussy with age? // The difference between a friend, good company and an acquaintance. // How our expectations are what hurt us in our friendships.Find Marisa https://drmarisagfranco.com/✨ Don’t be a stranger:🎙️ Thinking about starting your own podcast? My membership at getyourpodcastdone.com will help you actually do the thing - without the overwhelm.📬 Want the good stuff I don’t share anywhere else? Hop on my email list❤️ If this episode made you think, laugh, or roll your eyes (in a good way), you can support the show here. It helps keep the mics on.The podcast host I swear by: Captivate💌 Old school and want to just say hi? Contact me here*Affiliate link alert: I get a tiny kickback if you sign up. Think of it as buying me a fancy coffee. ☕️