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[Go Awf] The Danger of Making Your Partner Your Only Friend

Awf The Record
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Is your partner your only friend? Dr. Marisa G. Franco joins the conversation to explore the hidden costs of relying solely on romantic relationships for connection. From the science of friendship to the power of confrontation, this segment dives into why strong friendships make us better partners—and how avoiding conflict can actually harm our closest bonds. GUEST RESOURCES: Dr. Marisa G. Franco IG | @drmarisagfranco Platonic Friendship Questionnaire | What Type of Friend Are You? RESOURCES: Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Mona Kosar Abdi IG | @monakabdi Jeannette Reyes IG | @msnewslady Keep in touch with Awf The Record: Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecord Follow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcast Follow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecord Visit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IG Follow Jeannette on TikTok and IG

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