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How to make friends (and keep them) | Sheridan Voysey
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Who could you call at 2am when everything’s gone wrong? Friendship expert Sheridan Voysey believes we’re in a friendship recession, with many of us forgetting how to foster meaningful relationships. He explores three hidden barriers keeping us apart, why it feels harder to make friends as an adult — and how to nurture the deep connections that sustain us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Look around your workplace, your neighborhood, your train carriage. Every fourth person you see is regularly lonely. You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day. I'm your host, Elise Hugh. Here's a question for you.
Who could you call at 2 a.m. when everything has gone wrong? If a name doesn't come to mind right away, you're not alone. Author and broadcaster Sheridan Voicie says a lot of us would struggle to answer that. Loneliness doesn't just hurt us emotionally.
It increases anxiety and depression. It drains us of meaning and happiness. It weakens our heart. It even shortens our lifespan.
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