Friendship in Later Life
Older adults often experience heightened loneliness but can combat this by actively seeking new friendships. Viewing friendship as a matter of effort rather than luck can lead to greater social connections and improved mental health. It's essential to adjust expectations when forming new relationships, recognizing that while they may not be as deep initially, they can still be fulfilling and meaningful.In this clip
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The Science of Connection and Why We Should Deeply Value Our Friendships. With Dr. Marisa Franco
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How can I maintain friendships while experiencing personal growth and change, especially if I have a tendency to leave friendships behind or struggle with finding interesting things to talk about? This question is in relation to the episodes #299: How to Make & Keep Friends with Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Friendship Dynamics, What to Do When People Say No & Why You Need Friends and Where to Find Them, and Attracting True Friends, as well as the following episodes: 672. Self-Acceptance, Sensitivity + Change: Finding Your Center Amidst Chaos, Navigating Healthy Relationships, 585. Toxic Positivity: How It's Holding You Back From Processing Emotions & Connecting Authentically, Evolving Friendships, 1063: Working for Kin Might Just Do You In | Feedback Friday, The Power of Listening, What I Learned In My 20's: Self Love, Boundaries, Comparison & Trusting My Intuition, 627. Meeting the Anger Within + Taking Off Your Mask with Hannah Eden, and 881: Finding Your Angle in Covert Love Triangle | Feedback Friday? Many relationships that were very good at one point faded when I moved on, started new things, or grew professionally. I feel responsible for this.
How can I maintain friendships while experiencing personal growth and change, especially if I have a tendency to leave friendships behind or struggle with finding interesting things to talk about? This question is in relation to the following episodes: #299: How to Make & Keep Friends with Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Dynamic Connections, Friendship Dynamics, What to Do When People Say No & Why You Need Friends and Where to Find Them, and Attracting True Friends, as well as these additional episodes: 672. Self-Acceptance, Sensitivity + Change: Finding Your Center Amidst Chaos, Navigating Healthy Relationships, 585. Toxic Positivity: How It's Holding You Back From Processing Emotions & Connecting Authentically, Evolving Friendships, 1063: Working for Kin Might Just Do You In | Feedback Friday, The Power of Listening, What I Learned In My 20's: Self Love, Boundaries, Comparison & Trusting My Intuition, 627. Meeting the Anger Within + Taking Off Your Mask with Hannah Eden, and 881: Finding Your Angle in Covert Love Triangle | Feedback Friday? Many relationships that were very good at one point faded when I moved on, started new things, or grew professionally. I feel responsible for this.