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As I grow older, I have realized one thing for my business and professional life- Friends matter. For men, making and keeping friends at the later part of your career and life is more difficult for us than women.

My guest is esteemed professor and research psychologist, Dr. Kimberly Horn has worked with top-tier academic institutions, including West Virginia University, The George Washington University, and Virginia Tech. Devoting her career to helping others lead healthier, happier, and more connected lives, she has conducted nearly three decades of health behavior research with an extensive publication record.

Dr. Horn’s background sets the stage for her literary debut, “Friends Matter, for Life”. A natural extension of her work, the book addresses how integral friendships are to our emotional and physical well-being.

Here is what we discussed:

  1. Why is Friendship so key to life as we age? Is it tougher for men?
  2. How did the idea for this book come to you, and what motivated you to write it now?
  3. In what ways does your background as a research psychologist inform the insights presented in this book?
  4. What do you believe are the primary reasons behind the current epidemic of loneliness? Are we still feeling the effects of the pandemic?
  5. How does your book differentiate itself from other works on friendship? Can you explain your unique Framework of Dynamic Friendship?
  6. You frequently mention “social terrain” in your book. Can you elaborate on what this concept means and why it’s important?
  7. Are there specific demographics or groups within our society, such as those struggling with addiction, LGBTQ individuals, people with mental or physical health issues, or neurodivergent individuals, that experience heightened levels of loneliness?
  8. In a time of significant societal division, how can individuals effectively approach and cultivate friendships?

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