The Secrets of Successful Friendships
The second book in The School of Life's 'Secrets' series, offering lessons on the emotional skills necessary to build and maintain friendships 

Few things promise as much potential happiness as friendship, yet the challenge of finding and maintaining meaningful connections remains one of life's great struggles. 

Through The School of Life's unique approach to psychology, philosophy and cultural history, The Secrets of Successful Friendships offers a thoughtful exploration of why friendship is both more complex and more rewarding than we typically imagine, and offers strategic for creating strong bonds with others. It examines why we get lonely, what holds us back from deeper connections, and how we might develop the emotional intelligence needed for lasting bonds. 

With characteristic wisdom and warmth, the book explores different varieties of friendship, from casual acquaintances to profound lifelong connections, while offering practical insights into overcoming common obstacles like shyness, envy and fear of vulnerability. 

By explaining friendship's true purpose, the book gives us a chance to build new relationships of genuine depth and meaning.

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The Secrets of Successful Friendships
The second book in The School of Life's 'Secrets' series, offering lessons on the emotional skills necessary to build and maintain friendships 

Few things promise as much potential happiness as friendship, yet the challenge of finding and maintaining meaningful connections remains one of life's great struggles. 

Through The School of Life's unique approach to psychology, philosophy and cultural history, The Secrets of Successful Friendships offers a thoughtful exploration of why friendship is both more complex and more rewarding than we typically imagine, and offers strategic for creating strong bonds with others. It examines why we get lonely, what holds us back from deeper connections, and how we might develop the emotional intelligence needed for lasting bonds. 

With characteristic wisdom and warmth, the book explores different varieties of friendship, from casual acquaintances to profound lifelong connections, while offering practical insights into overcoming common obstacles like shyness, envy and fear of vulnerability. 

By explaining friendship's true purpose, the book gives us a chance to build new relationships of genuine depth and meaning.

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The Secrets of Successful Friendships

The Secrets of Successful Friendships

by The School of Life
The Secrets of Successful Friendships

The Secrets of Successful Friendships

by The School of Life

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Overview

The second book in The School of Life's 'Secrets' series, offering lessons on the emotional skills necessary to build and maintain friendships 

Few things promise as much potential happiness as friendship, yet the challenge of finding and maintaining meaningful connections remains one of life's great struggles. 

Through The School of Life's unique approach to psychology, philosophy and cultural history, The Secrets of Successful Friendships offers a thoughtful exploration of why friendship is both more complex and more rewarding than we typically imagine, and offers strategic for creating strong bonds with others. It examines why we get lonely, what holds us back from deeper connections, and how we might develop the emotional intelligence needed for lasting bonds. 

With characteristic wisdom and warmth, the book explores different varieties of friendship, from casual acquaintances to profound lifelong connections, while offering practical insights into overcoming common obstacles like shyness, envy and fear of vulnerability. 

By explaining friendship's true purpose, the book gives us a chance to build new relationships of genuine depth and meaning.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781916753235
Publisher: The School of Life
Publication date: 09/09/2025
Series: The Secrets Series , #2
Pages: 168
Product dimensions: 4.92(w) x 7.09(h) x (d)

About the Author

The School of Life is here to help you learn, heal and grow. We are devoted to bringing you calm, self-understanding, better relationships, deeper friendships, greater effectiveness at work and more fulfilment in your leisure time. We do this via our books, our app, our films, our therapeutic services and our corporate offering. 

The School of Life Press brings together the thinking and ideas of The School of Life creative team under the direction of series editor, Alain de Botton.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. Varieties of Friendship

2. Enemies of Friendship

3. Friends of Friendship

4. Substitutes for Friendship

Conclusion

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