Making New Friends
It's easy to stay in a circle of friends you are comfortable with.
But as you get older, friendship may be lost - people move away or you just lose track of them.
Building friendship is a lifelong, but worthwhile, job.
New friendships can bring opportunitiesto experience new things.
A few pointers for making new friends :
- Reach out to others. Try to be open to new experiences and relationships.
- Participate in classes, clubs, or volunteer organizations. These activities will bring you into contact with people who share similar interests.
- Stick with it - even if you feel uncomfortable. It takes time to build friendships.
Keeping Friends
Whether friendships are old or new, you can't neglect them if you want them to last. Even though it's sometimes hard to spend time together, it's important to keep in touch. Two other keys are flexibility and respect. Be understanding when plans change, If you find yourselves fighting, try to look at things from the other person's point of view.
Some tips for keeping friends :
- Be a good listener. Don't be judgmental and don't offer advice unless you're asked.
- Respect the other person's opinion, even when you don't agree.
- Never break a confidence. Your friends need to know they can trust you.
- Be supportive of your friends. It's important to love them despite their fault!
