One of Ali’s most requested topics from our listeners has been how to make friends as a big person. And here it is! Dr. Marisa G. Franco has written the book we've all been waiting for, Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make - and Keep - Friends. Franco explains our connection programming, otherwise known as attachment styles, and how knowing yours can help develop and maintain those crucial friendships. She explains the importance of platonic love, how it creates identity and builds character, and why she calls friendship the underdog of relationships. Perhaps mostly importantly, she lays out the steps for how we can make more.

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Links of Interest:

Dr. Marisa on Instagram

Dr. Marisa’s Website: here you can take a quiz to assess your strengths and weaknesses as a friend 

Also mentioned in the episode:

ACE: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex

Credits:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

One of Ali’s most requested topics from our listeners has been how to make friends as a big person. And here it is! Dr. Marisa G. Franco has written the book we've all been waiting for, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676695/platonic-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/">Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make - and Keep - Friends</a>. Franco explains our connection programming, otherwise known as attachment styles, and how knowing yours can help develop and maintain those crucial friendships. She explains the importance of platonic love, how it creates identity and builds character, and why she calls friendship the underdog of relationships. Perhaps mostly importantly, she lays out the steps for how we can make more.
If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes)
**Go Ask Ali has been nominated for a Webby Award for Best Interview/Talk Show Episode! Please vote for her and the whole team at <a href="https://bit.ly/415e8uN">https://bit.ly/415e8uN</a> by April 20, 2023!
Links of Interest:
Dr. Marisa on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
Dr. Marisa’s <a href="http://www.drmarisagfranco.com">Website</a>: here you can take a quiz to assess your strengths and weaknesses as a friend 
Also mentioned in the episode:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Ace-Asexuality-Reveals-Identity-Meaning/dp/080701379X">ACE: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex</a>
Credits:
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com.

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com.

Go Ask Ali

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com.

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to <a href="mailto:GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com">GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

Ali and psychologist Dr. Marisa G. Franco talk about Marisa’s fascinating book that explains why friendships are crucial and how we can make more.

How to Make Friends as a Grownup w/ Dr. Marisa G. Franco

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