Valentine’s Day Isn’t Just for Romance—The Science of Deep Friendships

Love isn’t just about romance. This Valentine’s Day, we’re
exploring the power of deep nonromantic bonds. Host Rachel Feltman
sits down with Rhaina Cohen, a producer and editor for NPR’s
podcast Embedded and author of The Other Significant Others, to
discuss the history and psychology of friendship—and the reasons
these connections deserve just as much celebration as romantic
partnerships. Recommended reading: —The Evolutionary Origins of
Friendship —How to Reconnect with Old Friends Who Have Become
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