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December 5, 2022 11 mins

This is part 3 of a mini-series exploring the continuum of loneliness and belonging. In part 1, I talked about loneliness, how disturbingly common it is, and how it can wreak havoc in our lives. In part 2, I went over Self-determination theory and how it might relate to belonging and community. In this episode, I tackle the million-dollar question: "How do we move from loneliness to that true sense of belonging?" The answer, according to research, is in learning the three-pronged "structure" for making and maintaining friendships!

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