5 Easy Ways to Establish a Friendship

How to establish a Friendship

1. Find ways to meet people.

Google some of your interests, and read your local newspaper for events. There are tons of groups of people who meet weekly/monthly and talk about things that you're into.

2. When you talk to people, be honest!

That doesn't mean dumping all of your personal information in the first five minutes, but be clear about who you are. Don't agree with people just for the sake of agreeing with them, that builds fake relationships.

3. Be friendly and pleasant.

Smiling will make you seem approachable to other people. Even if you don't agree with something that someone says, do not be rude about it.

4. Enjoy your time.

You don't need someone around you 24/7, be comfortable with yourself. Read a book, take a walk, be a part of life. If you're dependant on people too much it's hard to build any real friendships- having friends won't make you feel less lonely, you'll only be less alone.

5. Hang out online!

Even if you don't make a great friend, there are lots of wonderful people who would be happy to chat with you. You can get some experience building friendships and have fun along the way.