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b'Dr. Marisa Franco is a New York Times bestselling Author, Professor, Psychologist, and self-proclaimed friendship expert. Marisa discusses the science of connection \\u2014 and the importance of platonic friendships. Her new book is called Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make--and Keep--Friends. She believes friendship is the single best action a person can take to live a longer life, take the edge off depression, flourish and even revitalize a marriage. She challenges the notion that friendships should be at the bottom of the relationship totem poll.\\xa0\\n\\nHer mantra is \\u2014 Never stop cultivating friendships and connections.\\xa0 She gives us many reasons to prioritize platonic love and bring more friends into our life, nurture the ones we already have and keep building community. If we do these things, we\\u2019ll always be surrounded by love \\u2014whether or not we choose a romantic relationship.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'