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Dr. Marisa Franco
Psychologist and friendship researcher who translates the academic science of connection and belonging into actionable strategies. Her work focuses on why friendships form, why they fade, and how to cultivate lasting social bonds.
Known For
Friendship scienceResearch on belonging and loneliness
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The Arrival Fallacy: Why Reaching Your Goal Doesn't Create Expected Satisfaction
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Attachment Styles Are More Flexible Than Commonly Believed
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Attachment Theory
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Conditions of Worth
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Memory Reconsolidation
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The Mere Exposure Effect
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Self-Sabotage Is a Protective Mechanism Rooted in Survival Learning
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Episodes
#Why Self-Worth Predicts Your Income More Than Your SAT Score Does, with Marisa FrancoSep 18, 2026#Why Feeling Insecure Doesn’t Mean You’re Back at the BeginningSep 15, 2026#Feeling insecure? Try this memory-update exerciseSep 15, 2026#Why Success Never Feels Like Enough | Dr. Marisa FrancoSep 14, 2026#Learn the One Filter That Exposes a Fake Friend InstantlyAug 29, 2026