The Psychology of People Who Struggle to Make Friends

Описание: Struggle to make friends? Science says your brain isn’t broken - it’s wired for depth. Discover the psychology behind it.

Struggle to make friends? Science says your brain isn’t broken - it’s wired for depth. Discover the psychology behind why some people find it harder to connect.

Since 1990, the number of Americans with no close friends has quadrupled. If you’ve ever felt like something was wrong with you - you’re not alone. But here’s what research actually says:

People who struggle to make friends often have higher emotional intelligence, deeper processing abilities, and more selective social needs. Your brain isn’t weak. It just works differently.

In this video, I break down 9 psychological traits backed by research from Harvard, Stanford, and peer-reviewed studies and why these “weaknesses” might actually be your greatest strengths.

If making friends feels slow, exhausting, or impossible — this video will change how you see yourself.

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Zaki, J. (2025). Social connection research on cynicism and trust. Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab.
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Waldinger, R. J., & Schulz, M. S. (2023). The Harvard Study of Adult Development: 80+ years of research on relationships and well-being.

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