How some friendships last — and others don’t - Iseult Gillespie
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Friendships can change how we see and move through the world. They can boost our academic performance, help us deal with setbacks, and even improve our health. And the relationships we form in adolescence can shape our beliefs, values, and emotional growth. But making and maintaining friends isn’t always easy. Iseult Gillespie shares how to build healthy friendship habits.
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Many people assume that the most popular person in the room, who dominates groups or conversations, is also the one who is best at making friends. But research shows that those who are intimate, trusting, and consistent with their friends often sustain healthier, happier long-term relationships than the ones who dominate social situations. You can learn more about the different types of popularity and the relationships they produce in this article and podcast.
For more ways to keep your friends close, check out these tips. You can also listen to this podcast about the science of making and keeping friends.
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About The Science of Adolescence
The adolescent brain is spectacular! Between roughly the ages of 10 and 25, key connections are forming within the brain, between ideas, and between people. Understanding how this “connecting brain” works can help us facilitate positive development and make healthier decisions, enabling us to take advantage of the remarkable potential of these formative years.
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