With all the social tools for keeping in touch with each other, this should be the "age of friendship" - so why has the US Surgeon General warned we are living in an "epidemic of loneliness"? Although the accelerated pace of modern life, a more diverse society, and the rapid spread of new technologies have made it more complicated than ever to have meaningful friendships, journalist Anna Goldfarb has a smart, sensible solution. Now the New York Times "friendship correspondent" shares a step-by-step guide for nurturing the mutually supportive relationships that are vital to us.In Modern Friendship, Anna offers a framework she calls Wholehearted Friendship for embodying devoted, committed, and enthusiastic connections. Weaving together cutting-edge social research with real-life examples, she reveals the essential ingredients of healthy friendships, diagnoses the factors that lead us to drift apart, and provides practical tools for nurturing your high-quality friendships through the different seasons of your life - including actionable guidance for helping friends in distress; tips for open, authentic communication; a 14-Day Wholehearted Friendship Cleanse; and more."As we've learned in these past few years of isolation, life is more meaningful (and manageable) with cherished friends by your side," says Anna. "We all deserve that happiness - let me show you how to find it."