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Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends as an Adult
Marisa G. Franco
4.09 AVERAGE
808 reviews for:
Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends as an Adult
Marisa G. Franco
4.09 AVERAGE
informative
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medium-paced
emotional
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First, I’ll mention what made this book seem less than perfect in my view—it was just too long. The chapters were so densely packed with anecdotes, examples, and citations that I kind of lost track of the larger point the author was making at various moments. And some of the supporting evidence didn’t always seem particularly relevant. The book could have been half the size and made twice the impression, in my opinion.
All of that aside, the broader theme and many of the supporting stories and studies brought up by the author throughout the book are both fascinating and useful. The book toggles seamlessly between being a pop psychology treatise on how friendships work and being a self-help manual on how to *make* friendships work. The language is accessible and the author’s cadence makes it very easy to read. Some of the suggestions seem like common sense, but the inclusion of the psychological theory behind them gives the advice a bit more of a robust feel.
I’m not sure if this is gonna help me make more friends or if it’s just gonna help me understand why I’m not going make anymore friends, LOL. But it gave me a lot of things to think about and a few things to try out. I suspect if I read it again in a few years, I might pick up a few more things because there’s just so much here. If you’re interested in the psychology of relationships and—to a slightly lesser extent—interested in improving your own relationships, I suggest giving this book a shot.
All of that aside, the broader theme and many of the supporting stories and studies brought up by the author throughout the book are both fascinating and useful. The book toggles seamlessly between being a pop psychology treatise on how friendships work and being a self-help manual on how to *make* friendships work. The language is accessible and the author’s cadence makes it very easy to read. Some of the suggestions seem like common sense, but the inclusion of the psychological theory behind them gives the advice a bit more of a robust feel.
I’m not sure if this is gonna help me make more friends or if it’s just gonna help me understand why I’m not going make anymore friends, LOL. But it gave me a lot of things to think about and a few things to try out. I suspect if I read it again in a few years, I might pick up a few more things because there’s just so much here. If you’re interested in the psychology of relationships and—to a slightly lesser extent—interested in improving your own relationships, I suggest giving this book a shot.
hopeful
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Great research but I found the audiobook performance kinda cheesy and some of the examples a bit contrived
Well written and well researched, Platonic goes in depth to help us understand why we struggle to make and keep close friends. The early chapters talk about attachment theory and how they impact our relationships with others, while later chapters address how to overcome specific roadblocks to close friendships, such as being authentic and vulnerable, handling anger, adjusting how we give and receive affection, and more. Each chapter ends with a helpful summary. I found this book very helpful with actionable steps I can take to deepen the relationships around me.
Not something I'd usually pick up, but was recommended by a friend so I decided to try it out. She read it and found useful ideas in it. It was interesting, but overall, I'm not sure how I feel about it overall. I'll go with a 3 star rating for now.
Great book! Helped me think about my interactions in friendships in a new way. I recommend for everyone and see yourself in it and see how you can be a better friend. Honestly, applicable for communication for your romantic relationship also.
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Fantastic book on friendship , especially for adults who find themselves in a place lacking community and not sure how to proceed. Relational connections are vital and this book gives practical advice on how to make and keep friends and deal with conflicts that arise. The sub title being about attachment theory was lacking imo, the short quiz to figure out attachment styles and only delving into the 3 primary was a bit rushed and shallow, I was hoping for more info and data on that front.