Marisa G. Franco Ph.D.

About

Marisa G. Franco, Ph.D., is a psychologist, former professor, and friendship expert. She has been featured in New York Times, Vice, and Chicago Tribune. She is the author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. To learn more about friendship, sign up for her newsletter.

Books by Marisa G. Franco Ph.D.

Recent Posts

5 Affirmations to Overcome Social Anxiety

Making new friends while working through feelings of social anxiety is hard. These affirmations can help you navigate these feelings and make new connections.

The Challenges and Rewards of Platonic Life Partnerships

In part two of my conversation with author Rhaina Cohen, we talk about the internal and societal changes needed to make these platonic life partnerships more accessible.

Platonic Life Partnerships Unveiled

Discover the history of Platonic life partnerships and how reintroducing this concept to our modern friendships can give us freedom to structure our lives as we'd want them to be.

The Importance of Lingering in a Friendship

Many people want to deepen their friendships but don't know how to do so. As it turns out, lingering with a friend provides the opportunity to do just that.

Finding Your Chosen Family

Understanding what "chosen family" means, with a spotlight on queer communities.

When to End a One-Sided Friendship

One-sided friendships can feel confusing. Do you keep reaching out or do you move on? How do you decide? Based on the research, here’s how to make your choice.

What to Do With Your New Friend

Deciding what to do with a new friend can be daunting, but there is research that can help guide us.

The Science of Conflict

Conflict between friends is not easy, and many of us prefer to avoid it, but research shows that conflicts can be good or bad depending on their characteristics.

Why You Should Talk to Strangers

If you're wondering where you can make friends, the answer is already all around you.

The Wounds That Hinder Friendship

To figure out your problems with friendship, you may want to look to the past.