How to make and keep friends? Therapist shares tips

From being open and approachable to attending social gatherings, here are a few ways to make and keep friends.

Published on: Aug 19, 2023 11:44 AM IST

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Sometimes we may face difficulties in making new friends. In fact, even when we make friends, we face challenges in keeping the friendship intact. This can make us feel lonely and sad. Therapist Israa Nasir explained this and shared a few tips on how to make and keep friends. "To overcome the challenge of trying to make new friends, try the following strategies," Israa wrote. (Unsplash)

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Attending parties, gatherings and going out will enable us to meet new people and grow friendships.  (Unsplash)

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Joining groups or clubs to perform activities together with people can be a great way to meet new people and make new friends.  (Unsplash)

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Online communities aligning with our hobbies and interests will help us to meet like-minded people.  (Unsplash)

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When we try to become approachable and open to others, they instantly feel more comfortable to come and talk to us.  (Unsplash)

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Building new friendships is an act of patience, good intentions and persistence. We should give it time.  (Unsplash)