But What About Friendship,

When is the last time you met a new person and instantly hit it off, then asked if they wanted to be friends, Probably when you were five, as a kindergartener. That’s a perfectly normal question for kindergarteners to ask each other—Want to be friends, —but how do you ask the same question in a more sophisticated fashion, as an adult, As we transition into adulthood, we often find our circle of friends begins to shrink. As people begin careers, get married, and start to have families, everyone seems to have less time for hanging out with their friends. Even though it’s normal to go through this phase, it can feel a bit awkward and lonely at times.

However, there are a few easy and simple things you can do to maintain relationships you already have and make new friends as an adult. First, ask yourself: do you take the initiative to call a friend, invite them out to dinner, or simply drop by for a visit, It’s easy to forget, but friendship takes effort. By the time we enter into adulthood, life revolves around work, family, and other household duties. But what about friendship, As life become increasingly hectic, it becomes harder to find time for friends; but that doesn’t mean they should fall off your radar. Making time for the people you care about should remain a priority throughout your life, and that’s the simplest and easiest way to ensure you have friends into adulthood. So, are you ready to build your circle of friends,

Where did you meet most of your close friends, Extracurricular activities. There are plenty of opportunities to be involved in the same kind of activities even as a grownup. Do you like to cook or paint, Or maybe dodgeball is your thing. Check out your local community education for creative classes or adult sports leagues. Any activity that gets you out of the house and socializing with others can be a great way to meet new friends. If you’ve moved to a new area, making new friends can be especially tough. When I moved to a new town, one of my good friends had a friend who lived in my new resident city and I asked her to introduce us.

We ended up getting together and really hit it off. After the initial introduction through our mutual friend, we became fast friends. You might be surprised at how small the world can be through a few mutual acquaintances. It’s OK to ask for help in making friends! For 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, 2,880 hours a year: we spend a lot of time at work. Having a confidant who understands your work frustrations and with whom you can share inside jokes with goes a long way. If you get along with a few people well enough at work, why not get together outside of work,