How to Make Friends as an Adult, Solved

Friendship is the most important thing nobody talks about. From ancient philosophy to game theory, we break down why friendship isn’t just some social nicety—it’s a biological survival strategy. Plus: the modern forces slowly strangling our ability to connect, and exactly what to do about it. You’ll walk away with a clearer sense of what real friendship looks like, how to build it, and how to stop shooting yourself in the foot every time you try. Get your free PDF guide: https://solvedpodcast.com/friendship CHAPTERS Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:52 Friendship: an Evolutionary Puzzle 00:25:45 What Is Friendship? 00:27:11 Friendship in the Great Religious Traditions 00:37:21 Modern Psychology's Definition of Friendship 00:49:02 Your Brain On Friendship 01:03:34 The Neurobiology of Connection 01:22:48 Health Benefits of Friendship 01:33:11 How to Make and Maintain Friendships 01:35:19 Proximity and Repeated Contact and Reciprocal Disclosure 01:53:51 Time investment (quantity and cadence) 01:58:15 Evidence-Based Strategies for Making Friends 02:07:46 Examples Of Making Friends 02:26:50 How Friendship Changes Across the Lifespan 02:54:18 Gender Dynamics in Friendships 03:09:39 Ca…