In the first month of 2026, Today I Learned will be focusing on different areas of personal improvement. For this episode, the question is: how do I make friends? We’ve heard about the Friendship Recession - and while most research is based on the US and European countries, there’s anecdotal evidence that the feeling of being disconnected and having fewer close friends is becoming a common experience for more people. We speak to Daren Despois, Counseling Psychologist & Certified ICF Coach about the art and skill of cultivating friendships.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Susan Tam

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Categories:  personal development,  culture

Tags:  making friends as adults,  new year's resolutions,  human connections,  socialising,