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From the Friendship Explainer, a definitive step-by-step guide to understanding the fundamental mechanics of friendship
Modern friendships can be painfully ambiguous. But they dont have to be. Journalist Anna Goldfarb has your back. Its understandable if your friendships are floundering. Youre up against historically new forces that we, as a culture, have no precedent for navigating, she says. With Modern Friendship, Anna shares a manual for understanding what is pushing our friendships to the brink and provides actionable advice for forming authentic, enduring connections today.
Its never been easier to shed friendships, which is precisely why we need a new approach to keeping them strong. Anna argues that we need to update our approach to friendships in a way that accounts for the hyper-fluid society we live in. The key to forming a lasting bond is what Anna calls Wholehearted Friendshipproven strategies to enhance enthusiastic connection.
Blending keen insights, cutting-edge social research, and intuitive practical tools, she invites you to explore:
Why modern friendships are so ambiguousand how to get clarity
How desire influences friend selection, why friendships fail, and how to hone your friendship intuition
Mattering to othersestablishing boundaries, being flexible, having fun, and setting up your friendships for success
Tools for the tough timesexercises, prompts, scripts, and advice on keeping friendships active even when life gets hectic
Practicing Wholehearted Friendshiphow to be caring, curious, appreciative, and supportive to a friend in any situation
Trying a 14-day Friendship Cleansetwo weeks of actionable advice to clarify your wishes in friendship and strengthen your connections, both old and new
Grasping the mechanics of friendships will liberate you from the prison of self-doubt. Your friendships are precious. Theyre vital. They matter. So lets understand, cultivate, and harness their incredible power, says Anna. With Modern Friendship, youll discover how to be a more self-assured and empowered friend to the most meaningful people in your life. Let Anna show you how.
Author: Anna Goldfarb
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sounds True
Published: 06/04/2024
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781649632081
Language: English
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