Making friends is a little bit more hard for me because of my condition. People are afraid to approach me. I talk to people and they become my friend. How do you make friends?
I think make friends is hard for everybody, Jen. I only have a few good friends myself. Usually, I build my friendship from the people in my church, coworkers, classmates and from friends of a friends and how? I think the best way to build friendship by asking them as many questions many possible to find whether we have a lot in commons or not and hopefully they have great characters. The harderst part of course to maintain it! I hope you will find some new friends, Jen.
I agree with you. Talk to people, some of them will become your friend. Being friendly toward others allows them to let their 'stranger' guard down. Someone may look very quiet and serious, even 'up-tight' but a few kind words said with a friendly smile changes that. Then you see them relax and respond in a similar way. Most people look unapproachable, but I think they're really open to making a new acquaintance.
my approach is that i am open to anyone i talk to - if someone responds in a friendly manner, then maybe we can be friends. if they are mean, then i won't talk to them. i only want to be friends with nice people like, like you :).
I sympathize with you Jenn. I think its brave to admit what you said as showing vulnerability will help make you more approachable. Most of us have many acquaintances but few real friends. I wish I had better close friends but that seems hard for some guys. Oh well I am grateful for those I do have.
My father used to say if you could count all your close friends on the fingers of one hand you are doing well. I think it's harder to make friends when you get older. Owen, you are one of the few friends I have managed to make later in life. I try to make friends by getting involved in activities where I can meet new people. Now we are with partners in our sailboat who have become friends. So, by getting out and doing things Jen, you can meet new people some of whom will become friends. That's what you used to do when you went to church. Dad
I think make friends is hard for everybody, Jen. I only have a few good friends myself. Usually, I build my friendship from the people in my church, coworkers, classmates and from friends of a friends and how? I think the best way to build friendship by asking them as many questions many possible to find whether we have a lot in commons or not and hopefully they have great characters. The harderst part of course to maintain it! I hope you will find some new friends, Jen.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Talk to people, some of them will become your friend. Being friendly toward others allows them to let their 'stranger' guard down. Someone may look very quiet and serious, even 'up-tight' but a few kind words said with a friendly smile changes that. Then you see them relax and respond in a similar way. Most people look unapproachable, but I think they're really open to making a new acquaintance.
ReplyDeletemy approach is that i am open to anyone i talk to - if someone responds in a friendly manner, then maybe we can be friends. if they are mean, then i won't talk to them. i only want to be friends with nice people like, like you :).
ReplyDeleteI sympathize with you Jenn. I think its brave to admit what you said as showing vulnerability will help make you more approachable. Most of us have many acquaintances but few real friends. I wish I had better close friends but that seems hard for some guys. Oh well I am grateful for those I do have.
ReplyDeleteMy father used to say if you could count all your close friends on the fingers of one hand you are doing well. I think it's harder to make friends when you get older. Owen, you are one of the few friends I have managed to make later in life. I try to make friends by getting involved in activities where I can meet new people. Now we are with partners in our sailboat who have become friends. So, by getting out and doing things Jen, you can meet new people some of whom will become friends. That's what you used to do when you went to church. Dad
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