Friendship Development

Anyone, whatever their age, gender, culture, or abilities, can find themselves separate and disconnected from others and feeling lonely. If you feel lonely, you are lonely. And it's not nice. But your situation can change for the better! In Lonely Less, best-selling author Gill Hasson delivers practical strategies you can implement immediately to counter loneliness and connect with other people.

Science journalist Lydia Denworth takes us in search of the biological, psychological and evolutionary foundations of this important bond. She finds that the human capacity for friendship is as old as humanity itself, when tribes of people on the African savanna grew large enough for individuals to seek meaningful connection with those outside their immediate families. Lydia meets scientists at the frontiers of brain and genetics research and discovers that friendship is reflected in our brain waves, our genomes and our cardiovascular and immune systems.

In this zippy listen packed with true-life stories, Jen Nash explains how the opportunity to connect is everywhere and how we can get more than we ever dreamed of out of life if we make the effort to lean in and say hello. Whether you want to go to more parties, get a better job, make more money, or be a better person—listening to this book can give you practical strategies for doing it all. A happier, more successful, and more fulfilling life is within your reach, and The Big Power of Tiny Connections will show you the way.

Sometimes we have huge expectations for the ideal relationship, but dating isn’t about being perfect or catching the perfect partner; it’s all about creating compassionate self-awareness and stronger self-esteem. A must-listen for Millennial daters, this no-nonsense guide from clinical psychologist Carla Marie Manly, PhD, takes the guesswork out of dating with real-life examples, the latest research, and 33 vital mindset shifts. Self-discovery is key to healthy relationships. Your life will change when you discover how to date strong, date fearlessly, and date smart.

How do some people end up with friends anywhere they go and make amazing impressions on everyone? What really makes people connect, open up, and just...click with others? It's something we never learn in school...a shame because connecting instantly with others just might be the most important skill you'll ever learn. The first minute of an interaction is the gatekeeper of friendship and relationships.

When Strangers Meet argues for the pleasures and transformative possibility of talking to people you don't know. Our lives are increasingly insular. We are in a hurry; our heads are down, minds elsewhere; we hear only the voices we already recognize and rarely take the effort to experience something or someone new. Talking to a stranger pulls you into a shared humanity. It's a source of creative energy. It opens your world, and it cements your relationship to the places you live and work and play.

Healthy relationships have been known to increase our happiness, improve health, and reduce stress. That's why many people aim to maintain good and healthy relationships not just with their romantic partners but with family, friends, and even professional colleagues. In this audiobook, you will learn everything you need to know to make sure that your relationship will turn out for the best and become better and more wonderful for the next months and years. You will also discover tips and ways to maintain all kinds of relationships.

A narcissist is often characterized as arrogant, self-important, and attention-seeking. However, some narcissists can actually be very meek and self-effacing, making it harder to detect them. And they can be just as dangerous as more overt narcissists, if you allow them to be. In Narcissistic Friend, you’ll find research-backed guidance on identifying and dealing with narcissists.

From behavioral scientists to besties, Kate draws upon the extraordinary research from academics, scientists, and psychotherapists, and stories from friends of friends, strangers from the Internet, and her “squad” to get to the bottom of these and other facets of friendship. For fans of Susan Cain’s Quiet and Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic, The Friendship Cure is a fascinating blend of accessible “smart thinking,” investigative journalism, pop culture, and memoir for anyone trying to navigate this lonely world, written with the wit, charm, and bite of a fresh voice.

In what was to become the deadliest attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor, the Oklahoma City bombing was one in a long line of violent attacks that have left communities across the nation searching for healing and hope. With the soaring message of the power of love to conquer evil, Grace from the Rubble tells the intertwining stories of four captivating individuals

Based on the column of the same name that appeared in The Toast, Hey Ladies! is a laugh-out-loud listen that follows a fictitious group of eight 20- and-30-something female friends for one year of holidays, summer house rentals, dates, brunches, breakups, and, of course, the planning of a disastrous wedding. This instantly relatable story is told entirely through emails, texts, DMs, and every other form of communication known to man.

Starting in the proper East Coast city of Dover, Delaware, then at age seven being thrust onto Fox Island, a small secluded island in southern Puget Sound, Daniel relays his humorously clumsy adventures in this wonderful autobiography. Although he wrote this book for his children and grandchildren, it is a roller-coaster ride that you will enjoy and never want to leave.

Briallen Hopper's Hard to Love honours the categories of loves and relationships beyond marriage, the ones that are often treated as invisible or seen as secondary - friendships, kinship with adult siblings, care teams that form in times of illness, or various alternative family formations. She also values difficult and amorphous loves like loving a challenging job or inanimate objects that can't love you back.

¡MI PERRO BOOSTER es una emocionante historia que se desarrolla por décadas, en la que Booster, un perro rescatado por un hombre, lo salva a él... pasando así de estar al borde del suicidio, a ser un apasionado por mejorar la vida de personas en todo el mundo!

Since 2021, tens of thousands of people have devoured the Ask Shameless weekly columns on dating, friendship and self-development, written by the Shameless podcasters and a team of talented young Australian writers. In 4 am, Zara and Michelle have curated forty of their very best columns alongside ten brand-new ones - plus the follow-up replies from many of the original contributors, updating listeners on what happened next. From navigating toxic friendships and romantic dilemmas to finding the courage to pursue your dreams, these are the conundrums that keep us up at night.

Unlock the secrets to lasting connections with "How to Make Friends: A Practical Guide to Building Meaningful Relationships, Overcoming Social Anxiety, and Expanding Your Social Circle." This engaging, fun, and insightful book dives into the art of forming friendships that endure. Whether you're wondering how to make friends that last, seeking tips for kids on making friends in preschool, or even looking for advice on how to make friends without trying, this guide covers it all with flair and wit.

The Good Girl's Guide to Being a D*ck will teach you how to embrace your inner jerk, guiding you through who and what to get rid of from your life, stop worrying about what others think, and how the seemingly small things in life can have a huge impact on the quality of your everyday living. You'll learn how to embrace your own needs and desires to live the life you've always wanted.

Besides a happy memoir from an author who wrote this book at age 44 and 85, Dear Old Friends was originally a love letter to all the wonderful, much older friends the author said made his life so much more worthwhile. Full of loving advice for aging magnificently, you'll want to listen to it and want all your dear old friends—not just your parents—to listen, smile, learn, and think about how satisfying it is to make every day better. As the author reminds you, "Today is the oldest you've ever been—and the youngest you'll ever be—so let's make today great."

Science fiction reflects on the paths that bring us to the present while shining a light on opportunities and dangers ahead. It's through the power of the imagination that humanity stretches into unknown worlds yet peers into the depths of the human experience. In these stories from OldEarth and Newearth worlds, every character's life speaks to a mysterious whole that we'd miss without them.

Real friendships, that rarity in our modern life of casual attitudes and frantic schedules, are on the brink of extinction. This stylish and elegant primer on making and maintaining authentic friendships throughout one's life is the antidote. Thoughtfully composed by Roger Horchow, legendary retail magnate, and Sally Horchow, Roger's daughter, this audiobook explains how making true connections greatly enhances one's experience of life.