Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends as an Adult by Marisa G. Franco

4.09 AVERAGE

danihayesrn's review against another edition

5.0
Great tips on friendship. Was really interesting, and had some
Nice take aways 

lyndserrs's review against another edition

4.5
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thepoetessa's review against another edition

3.75
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josieapeters's review against another edition

4.5
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one of the most valuable books i’ve read. backed by a lot of research, this helps you identify secure / anxious / avoidant parts of yourself, and also answers statements people often say but don’t tell you what that means, such as being vulnerable. the author allows for nuance in friendship, as on social media there’s a lot of very high school esque, harsh, “friendship has to be 50:50” and quite transactional in nature “advice” (which i think is costing a lot of people friendships!), she addresses this really well. 

helpfully each chapter ends with takeaway bullet point notes! and is written in a conversational style so it’s fun to read!

FYI: the first chapter i hated so much i almost didn’t read the rest of the book, BUT the rest of the book is superb. I’m so glad i did. 

gomoon's review against another edition

3.75
informative slow-paced
It's overall a good read. It started with some really interesting facts and studies, essentially around the fact that it's easier to be a good friend when we're feeling good in our own skin. The importance of intentional actions versus reactions. I was disappointed though in the Authenticity chapter, there's quite a bit explaining multi cultural friendships can't be as deep or safe as friendships within the same community.
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roxyc's review against another edition

3.0
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andthenweread's review

3.5
i thought this book was well-written and i do feel like i learned some new information from it, but at the same time i felt like it could have gone further in discussing how to make new friends and maintain existing friendships.

azukas's review against another edition

4.0
informative medium-paced
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colyforniaroll's review against another edition

4.25
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luchalibrarian's review against another edition

4.0
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