Categories

The Friendship Formula

The Friendship Formula

By Kyler Shumway

Say Goodbye to Loneliness and Discover Deeper Connection. Amazon, 2018.

19 min read41 min listen16 chapters

Summary of The Friendship Formula book by Kyler Shumway

Helping everyone gain companionship and combatting the current “loneliness epidemic” by teaching people how to develop friends and keep them, forge deeper relationships, and understand the psychological concepts behind human connection.

Chapters in The Friendship Formula book summary

Free Sample
1

What do you get from this book? How to make and enhance meaningful connections with other people

2

We all want human connection—by following the friendship formula, we can build strong, long-lasting friendships

3

You can step out of your comfort zone and embrace acceptance when you conquer the Seven Deadly Schemas

4

Feeding your friendship needs with five essential ingredients will nourish your mind and body

5

Knowing your “attachment style” will teach you what friends are best for you and why you have particular habits in relationships

6

Building barriers to protect yourself in a relationship also prevents you from moving forward

7

Strengthening your social muscles is the core to being socially fit

8

Healthy living keeps your mind and body in peak condition so you can fully enjoy the benefits of friendships

9

Change can be difficult, but accepting it and achieving it will allow you to stop looking inward and start reaching outward

10

Avoiding the friendship follies can help keep toxicity out of your relationships

11

Friendship fortifiers will keep your connections with others strong and healthy

12

You can practice looking in between by recognizing bids for connections

13

The final tool for mastering friendship is recognizing and repairing ruptures that will inevitably occur

14

Summary of the key insights

15

Selected critiques in brief

16

Final word

Unlock all 16 chapters of The Friendship Formula — Get full access to this book summary and thousands more on Lobab.

Who should read The Friendship Formula book

  • Siblings and relatives
  • business partners
  • romantic couples
  • therapists and psychologists
  • anyone seeking to find friends or become a better friend

About the author of The Friendship Formula

Kyler Shumway

Kyler Shumway

Kyler Shumway is a licensed psychologist, speaker, and self-help author. His focus is on friendship, loneliness, neurodiversity and leadership. He speaks nationally on these and related topics. He is a full-time therapist as well as the CEO of Deep Eddy Psychotherapy in Austin, Texas.

Books similar to The Friendship Formula

Related books that explore themes found in The Friendship Formula

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… and It’s All Small Stuff
Free SampleListen

Richard Carlson

13 min read

Simple Ways to Keep the Little Things from Taking Over Your Life. Hyperion Books, 1997.

A Return to Love
Free SampleListen

Marianne Williamson

13 min read

Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles.” Harper Collins, 1992.

Emotional Agility
Audio coming soon

Susan David

15 min read

Get Unstuck, Embrace Change, and Thrive in Work and Life. Penguin Random House, 2016.

You Are Not Your Brain
Free SampleListen

Jeffery M. Schwartz

14 min read

The 4-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life. Avery, 2011.

Meet Your Happy Chemicals
Free SampleListen

Loretta Graziano

12 min read

Dopamine, Endorphin, Oxytocin, Serotonin. Createspace, 2012.

How to Love
Audio coming soon

Thich Nhat Hanh

15 min read

Parallax, 2014.

Topics related to The Friendship Formula book

Explore topics that share themes with The Friendship Formula across Lobab's library

Categories The Friendship Formula book belongs to

Discover other book summaries in the same categories as The Friendship Formula

If you liked The Friendship Formula, you might also enjoy

Books on different topics that Lobab readers often explore alongside The Friendship Formula

The Power of Attachment
Audio coming soon

Diane Poole Heller

15 min read·
5.0

How to Create Deep and Lasting Intimate Relationships. Sounds True, 2019.

13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
Free SampleListen

Amy Morin

22 min read

Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success. William Morrow, 2014.

The Highly Sensitive Person
Audio coming soon

Elaine N. Aron

19 min read

How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You. Citadel Press, 2020.

Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate
Free SampleListen

Cynthia Kim

15 min read

A User Guide to an Asperger Life. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015.

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Free SampleListen

Josephy Murphy

16 min read

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind. Way to Success, 2019.

Unwinding Anxiety
Free SampleListen

Judson Brewer

18 min read

New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Avery, 2021.

The Four Agreements
Free SampleListen

Don MIguel Ruiz

11 min read

A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book). Amber-Allen Publishing, Inc, 1997.

How to Do the Work
Free SampleListen

Nicole LePera

21 min read

Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self. Harper Wave, 2021.

How to Break Up with Your Phone
Free SampleListen

Catherine Price

18 min read

How to Break Up with Your Phone. Ten Speed Press, 2018.

Chasing the Sun
Free SampleListen

Linda Geddes

14 min read

The New Science of Sunlight and How It Shapes Our Bodies and Minds. Wellcome Collection, 2019.

Can't decide where to start?

With thousands of book summaries across multiple categories and topics, there's always something new to discover. Browse the full library to find your next great read.

Your library

All-you-can-read

Categories

15 categories

Topics

120+ topics

Today's free book summary

Every day, one book summary is completely free to read. Subscribe to unlock the entire library — or just enjoy today's pick on us.

How to Have a Good Day

How to Have a Good Day

Caroline Webb

·14 min read·Free today

Pragmatic advice on how to make your work and life more fulfilling, productive, and energizing by using techniques drawn from advances in behavioral economics, positive psychology, and neuroscience.

Library

All-you-can-read

Formats

Text & audio

Free daily

1 book / day

What Lobab readers are saying

Not sure if Lobab book summaries are for you? Here's what our community thinks.

“Lobab is a standout in the world of book summary apps, offering concise, insightful summaries of a wide range of books. Its user-friendly interface and well-crafted summaries allow users to quickly grasp the essence of complex works, making it an invaluable tool for those looking to learn more in less time. Whether for personal growth or professional development, Lobab is a game changer for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge efficiently. Highly recommended!”

R

Ramogh

Lobab Reader

“Top quality app with plenty of brilliant summaries!”

B

Benjamin Roche

Lobab Reader

“I found a really great book app that has made reading even more enjoyable ⭐️📚. It is super easy to use, has a lot of books to choose from, gives personalized recommendations, works well with e-readers, has an active community, and is accessible to everyone. I highly recommend it to all book enthusiasts!”

N

Nedal Ahmed

Lobab Reader