Building New Friendships
Making friends often starts with the mindset that people are likely to like you. Engaging with those in transitional phases—like travelers or newcomers—can open doors to meaningful connections. It's less about impressing others and more about making them feel valued and appreciated, which is the key to fostering lasting friendships.In this clip
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The Secret to Making New Friends as an Adult | Marisa G. Franco | TED
Related Questions
How can I maintain friendships while experiencing personal growth and change, especially if I have a tendency to leave friendships behind or struggle with finding interesting things to talk about? This question is in relation to the episodes #299: How to Make & Keep Friends with Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Friendship Dynamics, What to Do When People Say No & Why You Need Friends and Where to Find Them, and Attracting True Friends, as well as the following episodes: 672. Self-Acceptance, Sensitivity + Change: Finding Your Center Amidst Chaos, Navigating Healthy Relationships, 585. Toxic Positivity: How It's Holding You Back From Processing Emotions & Connecting Authentically, Evolving Friendships, 1063: Working for Kin Might Just Do You In | Feedback Friday, The Power of Listening, What I Learned In My 20's: Self Love, Boundaries, Comparison & Trusting My Intuition, 627. Meeting the Anger Within + Taking Off Your Mask with Hannah Eden, and 881: Finding Your Angle in Covert Love Triangle | Feedback Friday? Many relationships that were very good at one point faded when I moved on, started new things, or grew professionally. I feel responsible for this.
How important is it to seek opportunities to meet people and engage in communication on a consistent basis, as discussed in episode #299: How to Make & Keep Friends with Dr. Marisa G. Franco and the clip Igniting Connections?