Speaking of Psychology — Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Maris Franco, PhD

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Why is it so hard for adults to make friends? With Maris Franco, PhD

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As an adult, making new friends – and maintaining old friendships – can be tough. Life is busy and friends end up taking a backseat to other relationships and responsibilities. Dr. Marisa Franco, psychologist and friendship expert, talks about how to make new friends and strengthen and rekindle old friendship ties,…

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