When we're young children, many of us seem to have little
trouble making new friends. Kids tend to bond quickly but as we age friendships
grow and develop differently. As adults, we tend to become more guarded with
new people and have less time to devote to friendships.
Consequently, most of
us find it much harder to make new friends. If you've never experienced a close
friendship, even as a child, you may find it even harder as an adult. But we
all need and want good friends, even those of us who may sometimes pretend
otherwise.
Why you might want to make new friend
You may find that it’s time to make new friends if commitments
such as work, romantic relationships, or family have caused you to lose touch
with existing friends. Or your old friendships may have simply faded over time
as interests and circumstances in your life changed.
Other reasons why you may want to make new friends:
Ø You've recently moved to a new area.
Ø You've retired, or changed or lost your job.
Ø You've recently divorced or finished a
long-term relationship.
Ø You are an older adult and friends have died
or moved away, or you've lost mobility and maintaining a social network has become
more challenging.
Ø You're shy or suffer from social anxiety and feel that it's impossible for you to
meet new people and develop friendships.
Ø You've rarely or never experienced close
friendships before in your life and are unsure what to look for.
No matter your age or situation, you don't have to be an
extravert or the life of the party to make new friends. It's important to
realize there are plenty of other people out there who feel just as awkward
about meeting new people as you do. And remember: close friendships aren't
formed overnight; they take time to build for anyone. By simply being willing
to put yourself in a new environment, however, you can meet interesting new
people and take the first step to building a friendship.
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