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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
Read this for a book club and was really excited and had a lot of hope. As an adult who finds it increasingly difficult to develop platonic friendships the older I get, I was really disappointed that this book didn't really offer any new advice, ideas, or observations. As other reviews have stated, the anecdotes were all very saccharine-sweet and didn't feel at all authentic (ironic, considering the emphasis the author places on authenticity in relationships). I kept reading hoping that there would also be ideas on WHERE to meet people to develop those friendships, but this was not that sort of book. Again, nothing really groundbreaking in this book and honestly it was a dry read that I struggled to stay awake for.
Who knows, maybe I'll bond with someone in the new book club over a mutual dislike of this book and a new friendship will be born!
Who knows, maybe I'll bond with someone in the new book club over a mutual dislike of this book and a new friendship will be born!
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An absolute must-read, perfect to discuss with friends; I learned so much about myself I almost felt personally attacked (but in a good way haha)
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This book has really helped me view my past and current relationships differently. I was able to learn more about myself and better understand the important people in my life. Possibly a required reading for all.
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Very pertinent advice for forming and maintaining friendships in a mature way. Also did not miss to consider how people of color do have to navigate the world differently when interacting with privileged groups (“step back when uncomfortable events occur and assess, whether the relationship benefits you more or harm you more, if wanting to maintain relationship, aim to initiate open communication despite it often being unfair on POC always have to take initiatives).
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This is such a great exploration of friendship and the nuanced and invisible elements that make friendships challenging and a great resource for folks who struggle to connect with people platonically. I especially loved the history of friendship becoming less intimate and affectionate due to the increase of homophobia.