How to Find Good Quality Friends
In life, friendships come and go as individuals move away or relationships drift apart. When developing a friendship, it can be difficult in the early stages to tell if it will be a quality one. Taking your time and getting to know about the other person and her personality allows both of you to decide how strong a friendship you feel will develop. Don't force it though, let it happen naturally through communication and bonding; it will become strong if it's meant to be.
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Choose a location or event that meets your interests to try to meet new friends. Finding those that share the same interests as you will give you something to discuss and a common bond.
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Introduce yourself to the group. When at a group activity, don't be a wallflower. Instead, socialize with people and talk to them. The more you find out about others, the easier it is to see if you two have a chance to start a friendship.
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Provide your contact information to those that you have good conversations with. If things are going well, give him a phone number or email address, and ask him to contact you to get together sometime.
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Keep in touch with your new friend, but do not become too aggressive. Avoid trying to manipulate her schedule or being the one that always asks to meet. Step back a little and see if she has the same interest that you do in being friends and will contact you.
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Introduce your new friend into your social circle. This will help him relax, knowing that you have other friends and get along with others. It can help relieve any concerns in the back of his mind wondering why you are looking for new friends.
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Continue attending social functions with her. Being in a social environment can provide more items for you to discuss as you observe your surroundings together. It will limit the risk of running out of things to talk about if it's just the two of you in an isolated location.
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Tips & Warnings
Friendships take time to develop. Don't feel offended if you don't bond instantly as best friends. For some, it can take months or years to truly feel comfortable with a friend and allow the friendship to expand and strengthen.
Don't get jealous of other friendships she may have already. You have just met; don't expect her to spend all of her free time with you. Showing you respect that she has a social life and are willing to work around her schedule shows you are flexible and will adjust to support the friendship.
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