<p><b>The instant <i>New York Times </i>Bestseller<br><br>In <i>Platonic</i>, psychologist and friendship expert Dr Marisa G. Franco unpacks why undervaluing friendship in our culture has led to an epidemic of isolation, and what we can do about it.</b><br><br><b>'Wise, concrete and effective - my friendships are better for it' – Glennon Doyle, author of <i>Untamed</i></b><br><br>When was the last time you put yourself out there to make a new friend?<br>How do we keep friends in an era of distraction, burnout, and chaos, especially in a society that often prizes romantic love at the expense of other relationships?<br><br>This book offers a clear and actionable blueprint for forging strong and lasting connections with others – and becoming our happiest selves in the process.<br><br>Using the groundbreaking framework behind attach