How to Make New Friends (And Keep the Old!)
As the saying goes: Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other’s gold! Whether you’re looking for new friends or looking to strengthen the friendships you already have, this is the how-to guide for you!
How to Make Friends: A Beginner’s Guide
Let’s chat about making friends, shall we? There’s a lot of good information out there on how to strengthen relationships, find new communities, and meet new people (ahem, ahem, come to one of our events!). We want you to have a guide to the beginner, building blocks for identifying potential friends, brainstorming what those connections might/could be, and starting to develop a game plan for building a relationship.
Move over dating, the scariest part of adulthood isn’t finding love, it’s making new friends! Meeting new people is tough, but there are plenty of things you can do to put yourself out there. Read on for five easy things you can do to make a new friend today.
5 Ways to Make Friends in a New Place
Congratulations, you did it! You started a new job. You’re going to school. You needed a change of pace. Whatever the reason, you’re embarking on the next chapter of your life in a new and exciting place. All you need now are some friends to celebrate with! Wherever you are, you deserve a support circle of people to care for and to care for you in ways big and small. Without further ado, here are some tips for making friends anywhere you go!
10 Conversation Starters for Friend Dates
If you’re on a quest to build new friendships, you may find yourself going on a “friend-date” or two. What is a friend date, you ask? It’s a relatively new term for when two people who have been introduced through an event, a social or dating app, mutual friends, or another medium have their first hang. If you’re worried about what you’ll talk about as you embark on your friend-dates, we got you - here are some conversation starters that are both fun and light, but still help you get to know your potential new friend on a more meaningful level.
Being friends, but make it gay! Whether you’ve been out for years or are just starting your queer journey, there are few things more affirming than surrounding yourself with a close circle of LGBTQ+ friends. If you’re looking for more queer friends, you’re not alone! Read on for six ways to make LGBTQ+ friends.
We’ve all been there. You love your friends but you’re busy, you’re tired, you lose track of time. The longer you’ve been friends with someone, the easier it is to slip into a routine. It’s not that you’re taking your friends for granted, per se, but with so much on your plate platonic relationships are often the first thing to go. The good news is that there are actionable steps you can take to build better relationships with the people in your life.