Making Friends As An Adult
Episode description
Ever noticed how tough it is to make friends as a working woman? Host, Dr. Rupa Wong discusses why that is - she reviews the 3 conditions that many sociologists indicate is important in the development and maintenance of friendships:
1. Proximity
2. Repeated, unplanned interactions
3. Authentic sharing
She also shares her personal struggles when she moved from Boston to Hawaii 14 years ago and 4 tips for finding and maintaining friendships.
1. Staying Open to Being Connected
2. Learning to Prioritize the Friendship
3. Sharing Without Reservation
4. Not Discounting Virtual Friends
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