Platonic

Why attachment theory is the key to unlocking what’s working (and what’s failing) in your platonic relationships, and how you can both make new connections and deepen longstanding friendships

''Dr. Marisa G. Franco and Platonic have been invaluable guides on my journey to nurture and deepen my friendships. Her advice is wise, concrete, and effective—and my friendships are better for it.'

This is a timely, unique guide to approaching friendship, with the love (and self-reflection) it deserves.

Reminds us of the importance of platonic love in today’s society - bucking the notion that romantic love trumps everything else in our lives.

Franco gives practical guidance on how to manage psychological (and other) blocks to friendship, paving the way to deeper relationships.

Franco collects and shares the most pertinent insights about the psychology of friendship... game-changing secrets.

Provides a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong, lasting connections with others?and for becoming our happiest, most fulfilled selves in the process.

A gentle, yet affirming, call-in for us to investigate how we’ve regarded the platonic relationships in our life and opportunities for deep fulfillment that we may be missing out on.

Franco offers suggestions for making connections, with step-by-step guidelines on how to be a better pal.

A fantastic guide not just for making and keeping friends?it's also a manifesto for how to more effectively invest in the stuff that really matters in life

A handbook for us all on how to get out of our own way to make new friends.

It's hard to make friends as an adult – here's great advice on how to do it

If you want to feel genuinely connected, read this book.

The evidence is clear?having strong connections is the lowest-hanging fruit on the tree of a healthy life. What’s less straightforward is how you go about doing that, so see this doctor and she’ll help keep you away from the other ones.

I closed this book determined to prioritize my friendships as one of the most important aspects of my life

A fascinating meditation on how we develop and build meaningful relationships. An insightful, engaging and thoroughly enjoyable read. Everyone needs this book

An enlightening psychologist and international speaker, Dr Marisa G. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She is the author of Platonic , works as a professor at The University of Maryland, writes for Psychology Today , and has been a featured psychologist for major publications like The New York Times , The Telegraph and Vice . She speaks on mental health and belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits and universities.