How to Make New Friends with Dr. Marisa Franco

[@karenrich9092]

For 32 years my husband's calendar was my life. His work commitments, community commitments, and later medical commitments formed my life. I did join him in some community things and I was his ride for a lot of medical appointments in later years. Then, when our children grew up, and my husband died, my life was completely different. I turned the page to the next month and it was BLANK. I had no routines because my routines were his routines. It has been nearly 7 years and I'm still trying to have routines of my own. I have a few friends, but they are based on connections from men in my life such as a friend who is the daughter of my dad's best friend. Another friend I met when I took my husband to dialysis. So, I can see why we adults have a hard time making friends. Thank you Cass for this different type of video.

[@dianeem9346]

I’m 68. My husband and I live in a 55 and over community. I look at my neighbors as my forever friends. I still have my old dear friends, too. In our community there are so many activities that bring you together with like minded people. I would recommend such a community to all.

[@BetterDays_Now]

That sounds nice. ❤

[@cypressoaks]

I’m only 25 but I’m already afraid of how few friendships I have and how hard I’ve been struggling to maintain them-thank you for sharing this conversation! Great way to start my Wednesday :)

[@lgraps]

Cas, I'm going to make my pickleball pitch again! It is SO social, especially if you go to big open play sessions.The culture is that you introduce yourself to everyone on the court before you start the game, and that you always mix up who you're playing with each game. Then you see people week after week et voilà, you're getting to know them. I can't believe how many friends I've made.

[@michellemybelle22]

This is my biggest struggle at the age of 55. It’s harder the older I get to settle for those for don’t show up for me. My world has gotten smaller and it’s an unhappy place. Watching for hope.

[@buzzydeckert4743]

This is so true. An if not out in the working world makes it harder yet. People just aren’t wanting connections anymore.

[@cheryllovestoread]

Same.

[@annamortensen3609]

This is so amazing, thank you for helping me understand what I need to do to make friends and help my 19 yo chronically ill son to make friends too❤

[@caitlynaizpiri7806]

I had great parents-with some issues as every human has, but still ended up with a mostly avoidant attachment style. It’s like there’s a huge barrier to overcome, once youre in your a best friend for life, but other than those few-I’m avoidant. This is a great talk and one of the major issues in our current society.

[@ybois3]

It’d be so cool to host a book club for the topic of connection and meaningful friendship. I have much to learn!! Very interesting , thank you !!! 🤓🧐💚🎉

[@BrandiLaShay]

I love this.. so in alignment with my life right now! I'm reading Dr. John Delony's book Building a Non-Anxious Life, Choosing connection is one of the big things that he talks about. I had 4 family members do your 30 day declutter with me as a way to connect deeper with family. We have since been talking every day via group text. It's much better than it was before, and we talk about all kinds of things now. It's really great and has built a deeper connection!! 💕💕

[@judypeterson803]

This helped to understand how may parents'love and dynamics has shaped how I treat my friends. Thank you. Knowledge is power

[@julietannOsfan1972]

Ever since I was a child I’ve struggled to make friends. It’s even harder at 65, as most people my age don’t include single childless women in their cliques. It’s only families & couples. Or women with children & grandchildren. When I do get together when other people my age I find it really hard, as they start bragging about their children & grandchildren & I can’t join in with their conversation. It’s so hard to fit in anywhere in this life. I’m so grateful for Facebook.

[@julieanngarcia7101]

I think this was very enlightening and very helpful especially in these times. Thank you so much.. 💕

[@clara3322]

Thank you Cas, I love that you always aim to serve others ❤

[@Asifnawaz108]

Hi

[@kimdavies9364]

This is such a great podcast episode, a real eye opener! Well done!!!

[@nubiatagliaferro4294]

Dear Cas, thank you so much for this podcast. It Is so meaningful, I've found many suggestions that I'm thrilled to implement in my Life to feed my relations ❤

[@BetterDays_Now]

Nice talk, thank you both. ❤

[@Leafy02]

This was super helpful info. Thank you!

[@lindsey361]

Was always popular at school not bullied I think of you as a friend ❤

[@pancakey636]

Thank you! i needed to hear this

[@seven_of_nine79]

Making new friends can be so difficult… especially for single moms 🙈

[@nataschalorez8885]

What if you don't get attached? Personally I don't even bother to even try. Because in my head it is pointless. I just know that they won't even like me, so why try I never had any friends. Not real ones anyway. I have had a few who I thought were friends. But they only were nice to me untill they no longer needed me and they found someone else

[@connied8507]

It's an easier assumption that there is nothing to dislike about me than 'people like me.' 😅

[@veronicalively2937]

Tell your mom hi we r somewhat in the same boat, I’d love to visit with her sometime. Being from up north we r already kindred spirits My husband passed 3 years ago after 52 years Being alone is one of my biggest challenges tell her we can do this

[@lindsey361]

I don't really like anyone I do ❤ my neighbours n dogs but I'm happy alone 🎉

[@ABCD-si7px]

Would love to see the historical evidence that men and women shared beds and held hands with their same sex friends and those relationships were more important than spouses, children and extended family.

[@karenmckown-arano2341]

I want to be your friend Cas. We can over share together. 🙂

[@AngeliaWhaley]

I'm like you...scary 😂