Making friends gives us a long and fulfilling life. It’s a lot easier to make friends as kids, all you had to do was ask and got a yes 99% of the time. As an adult, it gets more complicated. There are so many variables that come into play that we didn’t think about as kids. If you notice your friend circle is shrinking, we have seven ways to make new friends.
7 Ways to Make New Friends
It can be hard to make the first move when approaching someone. Rejection is scary no matter what age you are. Try these seven tips to make it a little easier on yourself.
1. Don’t Have High Expectations at the Start.
Nothing can make a person more off-putting than being too pushy and desperate. If you have someone you enjoy spending time with, start as acquaintances and go from there. It’s much better to have a natural flow to these things.
2. Look Broadly.
Try meeting people in places you haven’t thought of. Some of the best friends a person can have are someone who is your complete opposite. They will open up your world and make it wider.
3. Don’t Be Afraid to Share Something Personal.
When you get to a stage that you are growing close to someone, don’t be afraid to share something personal. It might encourage the other person to do the same. This will lead to a deep friendship with one another.
4. Follow Your Interests.
Having the same hobby is a fast track to meet new friends. You will have something to base your relationship on, which will lead to other paths in your friendship.
5. Go to Activities.
When you go to events or activities, try to stay consistent. You will become a familiar face, and you’ll connect to people. If you miss a session, people may even approach you to see if you’re okay.
6. Look to Old Friendships
Life changes, and sometimes friendships fall to the wayside. Try to take the opportunity to connect to with friends you lost touch with. You never know, they may be missing you as well.
7. Be a Good Friend.
If someone you know needs a friend, step up. Try to reach out and see if you can help in any way.
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