Dr Emily - Friendship 4 Eva The Imperfects

Monica. Chandler. Rachel. Ross. Phoebe. Joey. We all love Friends. But what about friendSHIPS? Why are our friendships so important to us? 
In this episode, Dr Emily explains everything - our different types of friends, why they matter SO much, and what it is about someone that makes us like them? (Spoiler alert: it’s got nothing to do with how impressive they are)
To listen to Will McMahon's Imperfects episode, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3E9qfxF
To listen to 360's Imperfects episode, follow this link: https://bit.ly/45p6qy7
To learn more and read some of Robin Dunbar's research, follow these links: https://bit.ly/45KyDiy & https://bit.ly/45KKjls
To learn more about William Rawlin's work around expectations in friendships, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3OOaZLj
To learn more about The Beautiful Mess Effect, follow this link: https://bit.ly/3qNcSA2
For book recommendation, 'Platonic, The Surprising New Science of Making and Keeping Friends As an Adult', by Marisa Franco, follow this link: https://bit.ly/45GZU5vThe Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you’re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.
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