The Psychology of Friendships

I’ve been thinking a lot about friendships and how our lives can thrive in non-romantic and platonic relationships. I’ve benefited a lot from my friendships and I have all types from close knit to casual.

Please listen or read the transcript to the following podcast:

‘Why Friendships Matter More Than We Think’ (20mins)

***https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/item/why_friendships_matter_more_than_we_think***

In a world that emphasizes romantic relationships, we explore the science of friendships in humans and our primate relatives— how we make them and how they not only influence health and happiness, but our survival.

Episode Summary: Romantic love gets plenty of attention, but what about the friendships that sustain us through life’s ups and downs? In this episode, we explore the science and significance of deep friendships, how they contribute to our mental and emotional health, and why they deserve just as much care as romantic relationships. We also discuss practical ways to strengthen friendships and rethink how we define meaningful connections.

TRANSCRIPT
Scroll a bit down the webpage.