--For dummies

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"'Making Friends as an Adult' helps you overcome the challenges of building friendships, forming new bonds, and meeting new people. First, you'll learn what your friendship needs are and decide what kind of friends you'd like to meet. Then you'll get concrete advice for building a new social circle, turning acquaintances into good friends, and letting go of friendships that just aren't working out. Single or married, parent or childfree, many people face these same challenges. This guide will show you that you aren't alone and will help you discover sustainable ways to overcome loneliness, keep friendships going despite occasional tension, and build your 'family of choice'"--