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Intergenerational Friendships

Build a friendship with someone at least 15 years older or younger.

40 min Intermediate

Goal

Exit age bubble — wisdom or energy unavailable from peers.

Steps

  1. 1
    Spot a 15+ year age-gap person around you.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Exit with totally new perspective.

Evidence base

School: Lifespan Development

Founders: Erik Erikson · Laura Carstensen (1959)

Erikson — Generativity; Carstensen — Socioemotional Selectivity.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Intergenerational Friendships" take?
This exercise takes about 40 minutes, practiced with another person in a Action format.
When will I notice the effect of "Intergenerational Friendships"?
Exit with totally new perspective. In the short term: Build strong relationship in 3 meetings.
Is "Intergenerational Friendships" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Lifespan Development (Erik Erikson, Laura Carstensen (1959)). Erikson — Generativity; Carstensen — Socioemotional Selectivity.
Is "Intergenerational Friendships" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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