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Feb 2023
51m 27s

The Guide to Navigating Friendship

Alex Cooper
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Why does friendship get more difficult as we get older? Clinical psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is here to break down the various roadblocks that arise within friendships and provide practical tools for navigating the difficult times. She gives advice for making new friends later in life, setting boundaries within friendships, and mai ... Show More
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