ep. 175: Age-Defying Friendship
A 50-year age gap didn't stop Annie Korzen and Mackenzie Morrison from forging a best friendship, and Cristen is frankly jealous! She talks to the besties about how they met and fell in platonic love with one another. Then, psychologist Andrea Bonoir goes deeper on ageism in friendship, what gender has to do with it and tips for making intergerational friends.
guests:
Annie Korzen and Mackenzie Morrison: TikTok
Dr. Andrea Bonoir: website | Baggage Check podcast
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Völker, Beate. 'Birds of a feather' - forever? Homogeneity in adult friendship networks through the life course. Advances in Life Course Research. Sept 2022.
