About this episode

This episode explores the importance of community and platonic intimacy in adult friendships and overall well-being.

Friendship plays an essential role in living a full and connected life. But in a world that often prioritizes romantic partnership above all else, the importance of community and platonic intimacy is frequently overlooked. In this episode, Sarah explores why community and platonic intimacy are essential to overall well-being and why expecting one person to meet all our emotional needs can leave us feeling disconnected and alone.

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Baldwin

Topics covered

• friendship
• community
• platonic intimacy
• emotional needs
• well-being

Keywords

• adult friendships
• community
• platonic intimacy
• emotional needs
• well-being

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