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Helping each other in a time of crisis is a fundamental part of friendship. We shouldn't lose sight of that now. Friends will help us cope. We just have to be more creative about how we help and interact.

1) Show up from a distance. Maybe you've got friends how are less able to stock up on supplies. Could you drop some off? Check in via text, phone or email on people who are quarantined or who live alone.

2) Embrace digital friendship. For all our misgivings about social medi...a, this is undoubtedly its moment. I'm using Zoom tonight to connect with a group of friends around the country just to commiserate. We will be virtually sharing a glass of wine.

3) Notice the uneven knock-on effects. Disruption is rising for everyone, but some are more affected than others either economically or personally. Acknowledge that. If you can possibly help offset the loss, even a little, do it.

4) Cooperate. Ironically, social distancing is for the greater good. The tremendous human capacity to work together to solve great problems is an underpinning of friendship. Let's keep it up.

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Check out my Q&A with Civil Rights attorney Alexis Hoag for Scientific American. She shares her view on how we got here and how researchers can help reduce bias against black Americans.

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Drumroll please! Here it is… the FINAL copy of my new book Friendship! I am so proud of this book and can’t wait to share it with you. Publication date is 1/28/20 but you can pre-order your copy now to receive my exclusive book bonuses! https://lydiadenworth.com/friendship-pre-order-bonuses/
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First sighting of #Friendship out in the world! Community Bookstore
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Enjoyed talking with Steve Glaveski on the science of friendship for an episode of the Future Squared podcast! Listen to the full episode here: https://www.futuresquared.xyz/podcast/episode-382-the-psychology-of-friendship-with-lydia-denworth
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