Making friends as an adult can seem overwhelming and intimidating.

After all, it’s not as easy as it was when we were younger, and randomly approaching people may draw some side-eye. But fear not, because making friends as an adult can be just as simple – if not easier – than when we were kids. Here are some practical tips to help you along the way.

First of all, just like how you build a house brick by brick, building friendships requires effort and patience. Just like how you wouldn’t rush to put a roof on a house that has no foundation, you shouldn’t expect to instantly become best friends with someone you’ve just met. Start small by getting to know someone through a common interest, whether it’s a book club, sports league, or volunteer opportunity. By spending time with each other consistently, you can develop acquaintances into real friendships.

Another tip is to choose quality over quantity. It’s better to have a few close friends than a hundred superficial ones, and just like how a tree only needs a few strong roots to flourish, you only need a few solid friendships to feel fulfilled. Focus on mutual respect, trust, and shared values – the branches, leaves, and fruits – with those who you connect with and who uplift you, and nurture those relationships accordingly.

Additionally, like oil and vinegar combining to make a flavorful salad dressing, sometimes the best friendships are the ones that start with seemingly odd combinations. Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and connect with people who may have different backgrounds and interests than you. This can lead to a fun and dynamic friendship that broadens your perspective.

Always remember that communication is key. Like how you wouldn’t expect to bake a cake without a recipe, friendships won’t work without open, honest conversation. Make an effort to get to know someone and their story, and share your own in return. This creates a level of vulnerability and trust that lays the foundation for a strong friendship.

Lastly, don’t forget to enjoy the journey. Like how a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, friendship takes time to develop and grow. Be patient with the process and have fun along the way, just like how a butterfly flutters through the air effortlessly. Take the pressure off and enjoy the moments you share with the people you’re getting to know. Before you know it, those acquaintances can become lifelong friends!

In conclusion, building friendships as an adult can be a rewarding experience, and just like how assembling a puzzle requires several pieces coming together, friendships also require several components to work. Give yourself time, choose wisely, explore outside your usual circle, communicate openly, and most importantly, have fun!

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12 responses to “Making Friends As Adults”

  1. Fun is a good indicator!

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  2. Well, this is simply just an observation that happens in England. If you have 3 males and a fourth male joins as a friend of one of the trio, generally the Micky taking will last for as long as the conversation does. Resulting in the new acquaintances saying that they think the new lad is sound, a good lad and positivity basically.

    Now, ladies on the other hand will accept a new acquaintance and shower them in complimentary comments regarding shoes, dress, hair et al. However, once said newcomer leaves, the quips of who does she think she is? That dress doesn’t do her any favours et al!

    If someone makes me smile, I’m counting them as a friend

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      1. It’s certainly accurate for NW England were I live. Social media platforms haven’t helped. A child’s birthday party that is posted on Facebook, has to be surpassed by a fellow families party. The child’s wishes are irrelevant, it’s all pomp and pretentiousness.

        It’s getting to a point where you can sincerely say something to a person and they struggle to accept your comment. This is how crazy it has become

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      2. It’s unfortunate that social media platforms have contributed to this competitive atmosphere, especially when it comes to something as innocent as a child’s birthday party. It’s important to remember that genuine communication and sincerity still exist, even if they seem rare. Perhaps focusing on cultivating real connections can help counteract this craziness.

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      3. Absolutely, I’m trying to focus myself on my core relationships and people. Self gratification from a Facebook post to me is absurdly worrying. I’ve not got anything more prevalent to say than the next person. However, I received a message from a lady in America who’s son was contemplating ending his life. He was scrolling through his phone and an app I’m on for mental health community interactions. She told me that what he read about what I had wrote, meant he walked back through the front door and is now receiving help.

        I don’t have any answers to anyones problems. I just write what I think about what I know (which maybe wrong/off the mark/nonsense. By talking with people and their understanding we can get together some knowledge of different views and then learn from one another.

        We won’t always agree, but when we don’t we have to spend time learning why people have different opinions.

        This is called knowledge

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      4. I completely agree with you. Focusing on meaningful relationships and the well-being of others is far more important than seeking validation through social media. Your impact on that young man’s life is truly inspiring. Sharing our thoughts and experiences can lead to understanding and learning from one another. Knowledge is indeed gained through exploring different perspectives and growing in empathy.

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      5. Thank you 🙏 I know we have never met but I read your blogs and they resonate with me. You have a simple perspective to me that is different from the perspective of the majority of people. It sometimes feels like pointing out the obvious but sometimes people are that consumed by their own thoughts or illness or issues, they just need a nudge in the right direction.

        I read a few weeks ago about how we think about everything beginning then ending, starting and finishing and then birth and death. Yet we apply this understanding to death, we theoretically predict that death will die. This might be true one day but for now it’s absurd. Maybe we need to start looking at questions that remain paradigms or unanswered as simply because we ask questions in the wrong way?

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      6. Thank you for reading my blogs and your kind words. Sometimes, a simple perspective can make a big difference in helping people find their way. And maybe, by shifting how we ask questions, we’ll uncover new insights and understanding.

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      7. Absolutely right. I’m a big advocate for accepting other peoples opinions and then understanding why they came to said opinion. Learning more about us and our surroundings. We’re all individually unique but fundamentally identical

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      8. We are in this together walking each other home.

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