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Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make and Keep Friends by Marisa G. Franco
3 reviews
midsummernoodle's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was informative and accessible and I really feel like I learned a lot about myself and my attachment style and how to work with it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in attachment or platonic intimacy.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
zombiezami's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
4.5
This is exactly the kind of book I was looking for when I first learned about attachment theory: how to apply attachment theory to platonic friendships. I will likely be returning to this periodically.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Pandemic/Epidemic
mad_frisbeterian's review
I didn't find it to be terribly data-driven, and the advice was mostly unhelpful platitudes we've all heard before. The soft sciences are filled with these pet theories which are "proven" by poorly-designed and underpowered studies, and most of the references provided here were perfect examples.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism