People often times talk about romantic relationships, but what about platonic relationships? How do friendships form? Where do they come from? What can you do to more effectively make friends? In this video, I cover these questions and discuss a psychological model on the stages of friendships. These stages can also be applied to romantic relationships. With healthy friendships, we can significantly improve our psychological health and live much happier lives.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:50 – Initiation
2:00 – Experimentation
3:36 – Intensification
4:34 – Integration
5:27 – Bonding
6:10 – Overview

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Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. All thoughts expressed are my own opinion based on research and science and do not reflect the opinion of any institution I am involved with. This video is not intended to provide any formal diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice of any kind. All information should not be taken as customized, individual coaching and this content is not a substitute for formal therapy/advice with a health/wellness professional. If anyone needs help immediately, you should take one of the following actions:
Reach out to your local crisis line or emergency number:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_emergency_telephone_numbers
Go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

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