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Modern Friendship - by Anna Goldfarb (Hardcover)

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  • From the "Friendship Explainer," a definitive step-by-step guide to understanding the fundamental mechanics of friendship Modern friendships can be painfully ambiguous.
  • About the Author: Anna Goldfarb is a journalist, author, and speaker who explores the nuances of friendships, relationships, and pop psychology.
  • 288 Pages
  • Self Improvement, Personal Growth

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About the Book



Friendships are precious. They're vital. They matter. Yet today's culture often sets us up for disconnection and isolation. In Modern Friendship, journalist Anna Goldfarb has created the definitive manual to help anyone with floundering friendships to form and sustain authentic connection with the most meaningful people in their lives.



Book Synopsis



From the "Friendship Explainer," a definitive step-by-step guide to understanding the fundamental mechanics of friendship

Modern friendships can be painfully ambiguous. But they don't have to be. Journalist Anna Goldfarb has your back. "It's understandable if your friendships are floundering. You're up against historically new forces that we, as a culture, have no precedent for navigating," she says. With Modern Friendship, Anna shares a manual for understanding what is pushing our friendships to the brink and provides actionable advice for forming authentic, enduring connections today.

It's never been easier to shed friendships, which is precisely why we need a new approach to keeping them strong. Anna argues that we need to update our approach to friendships in a way that accounts for the hyper-fluid society we live in. The key to forming a lasting bond is what Anna calls "Wholehearted Friendship"--proven strategies to enhance enthusiastic connection.

Blending keen insights, cutting-edge social research, and intuitive practical tools, she invites you to explore:

- Why modern friendships are so ambiguous--and how to get clarity
- How desire influences friend selection, why friendships fail, and how to hone your friendship intuition
- Mattering to others--establishing boundaries, being flexible, having fun, and setting up your friendships for success
- Tools for the tough times--exercises, prompts, scripts, and advice on keeping friendships active even when life gets hectic
- Practicing Wholehearted Friendship--how to be caring, curious, appreciative, and supportive to a friend in any situation
- Trying a 14-day Friendship Cleanse--two weeks of actionable advice to clarify your wishes in friendship and strengthen your connections, both old and new

Grasping the mechanics of friendships will liberate you from the prison of self-doubt. "Your friendships are precious. They're vital. They matter. So let's understand, cultivate, and harness their incredible power," says Anna. With Modern Friendship, you'll discover how to be a more self-assured and empowered friend to the most meaningful people in your life. Let Anna show you how.



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"When Anna Goldfarb writes, she makes you feel as if you're her dearest friend. You'll laugh, you'll be charmed, and you'll learn so much. In the confusing world of friendship, Modern Friendship is the compass we all need. Read it, and your friends will be thankful you did." --Marisa G. Franco, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Platonic

"Light bulb after light bulb appeared over my head as I read Anna Goldfarb's wise and funny Modern Friendship. For all of us who feel like our friendships are too few, far-flung, or flatlined, her counsel is a decoder ring for deeper, closer relationships. This stuff really works, so do yourself--and your social life--a favor and read this book cover to cover." --Ellen Hendriksen, PhD, author of How to Be Yourself

"Modern Friendship is poignant, fun, thought provoking, and inspiring. Through a compelling blend of research, real-life anecdotes, and practical advice, Anna Goldfarb provides invaluable insights on the evolving dynamics that define our friendships. Every single one of us would benefit from reading this book and engaging in friend-making with more intention." --Shasta Nelson, author of Friendships Don't Just Happen!, Frientimacy, and The Business of Friendship

"A helpful manual for understanding what causes our friendships to bend--and even sometimes break--while also providing actionable tips and realistic advice on forming authentic connections that can last in this busy, fast-moving world." --Reader's Digest




About the Author



Anna Goldfarb is a journalist, author, and speaker who explores the nuances of friendships, relationships, and pop psychology. She has reported for outlets including the New York Times, The Atlantic, Time magazine, Vice, The Cut, Vox, and the Washington Post. For more, visit annagoldfarb.com.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.1 Inches (H) x 6.1 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Self Improvement
Sub-Genre: Personal Growth
Publisher: Sounds True
Theme: Self-Esteem
Format: Hardcover
Author: Anna Goldfarb
Language: English
Street Date: June 4, 2024
TCIN: 89674818
UPC: 9781649632081
Item Number (DPCI): 247-36-8463
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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