Episode 47: How to Be a Great Friend, Para-Social Relationships, and Why You Shouldn’t Die Alone

About the Episode

The quality of your life often comes down to the quality of the relationships you have. That’s why we’re giving a huge f*ck about friendship this week.

While the benefits of having good friends are pretty obvious, the cost of maintaining friendships is often overlooked by a lot of people. We dive into that, plus some advice on when you should and shouldn’t cut off people in your life, and how friends and romantic partners really impact our happiness.

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Quotes From the Episode

Friendship is about showing up, even if you don’t feel like it.

The more you give, the more you get. It’s cheesy, but it’s true.

The ceiling on in-person interactions is infinitely high; parasocial relationships, not so much.