Marisa G. Franco
professor, speaker, and author of Platonic
‘Empathic Concern’ Can Lead To Empty Promises—Here’s How To Avoid its Pitfalls
Empathic concern is the desire to relieve suffering, and it can lead people to make empty promises. Here's how to provide support with zero promises made.
How To Set Healthy Boundaries With Friends To Preserve Your Mental and Emotional Well-Being
It's not easy to establish new boundaries in established friendships. Here, xperts weigh in with tips on how to create friendship boundaries.
Does Not Having a Best Friend Have Implications on Your Mental Health?
What is a good friend versus a best friend? Psychologists focused on friendship explain and share the mental-health benefits to know about.
There Are 3 Unique Types of Loneliness—Here’s a Breakdown of Each, and How To Deal Accordingly
There are three distinct types of loneliness, and each reflects a missing piece of overall social health. Experts break it down.
The Case for Making ‘Errand Dates’ a Thing With Every Important Person In Your Life
Asking your loved ones on errand dates can help you get stuff done while nurturing the relationship. Here, experts explain why that's key.
