#308 Eric Barker- The Surprising Science Behind Friendship, Marriage and Building Community

<p><a href= "https://whatgotyouthere.com/portfolio/episode-308-eric-barker-the-surprising-science-behind-friendship-marriage-and-building-community"> Eric Barker</a> is the author of <em>The Wall Street Journal</em> bestseller “<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Barking-Wrong-Tree-Surprising-Everything/dp/0062416049?tag=spacforrent-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-geniuslink= "//buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=21272&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBarking-Wrong-Tree-Surprising-Everything%2Fdp%2F0062416049%3Ftag%3Dspacforrent-20%26geniuslink%3Dtrue&dtb=1">Barking Up the Wrong Tree</a>,” and his new book, “<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Plays-Well-Others-Surprising-Relationships/dp/0063050943?tag=spacforrent-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-geniuslink= "//buy.geni.us/Proxy.ashx?TSID=21272&GR_URL=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPlays-Well-Others-Surprising-Relationships%2Fdp%2F0063050943%3Ftag%3Dspacforrent-20%26geniuslink%3Dtrue&dtb=1">Plays Well with Others</a>,”. </p> <p>On this episode we dive into our increasing emotional distance and loneliness the world is feeling and Eric acts as a guide to help build better friendships, reignite love, and get closer to others, whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, socially adept or socially anxious. This episode is loaded with fascinating science and practical takeaways to build your friendships, relationships and sense of community! </p> <p>You can also checkout my summary of his new book <a href= "https://whatgotyouthere.com/plays-well-with-others-by-eric-barker/"> Plays Well with Others HERE</a> </p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/uCgFnlNQn1g">Watch on YouTube</a> </p> <div class=""><a href="https://whatgotyouthere.com/you-unleashed/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You Unleashed Course  50% off </a><a href= "https://whatgotyouthere.com/you-unleashed/">You Unleashed</a> is an online personal development course created by Sean DeLaney after spending years working with an interviewing high achievers.The online course that hel