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It’s hard to be alone. It is possible to feel lonely when you have no friends and no one to talk to, or when you are with people you can talk to, or even with your family and friends.
In any case, being alone for a long time can be very bad for your health. Makes you more likely to get coronary artery disease, a stroke, depression, hypertension, memory lossinability to perform daily tasks and even premature death.
Here are three ways to make new friends and feel less alone, which will make you happier.
Starting
You can’t always overcome loneliness by going out to meet new people. If you feel lonely despite having relationships, you may need to talk to a therapist and examine yourself from within.
For people who feel lonely because they don’t have enough friends, meeting new people is more of a round trip. As people age, they tend to become less flexible in the way they live their lives. Nowadays, making friends is more difficult than in the past.
These are the tips that will help you.
1. Look for people with similar beliefs.
You can make friends more quickly with people who like the same things as you.
First, think about what you like. Do you read a lot, watch a lot of movies, study history, work on the farm, eat a lot, have a dog, or play sports? Are you really interested in a good cause, your neighborhood or your story? Do you collect things? Are you crazy about old cars? Do you like to change the look of old furniture? Maybe you want to learn something new, like cooking a Nigerian dish or speaking a new language. If you’re interested in any of these hobbies or things you want to try, look for clubs, charity workshops, classes, or online groups that can help you achieve them.
When you join a group, you need to keep going to it so you can make friends. It would be great if you could be there in person.
2. Learn to get along with others.
Sometimes the simple social skills that help us truly connect with other people become rusty over time. You’ll be happier if you don’t just wait for someone to notice how interesting you are.
How to improve:
Make more smiles. When you smile, you make other people feel welcome and comfortable.
Make things interesting. Are you ready to talk or ask something? One idea is to talk about the news or why everyone is here (if it’s a class, ask someone how long they’ve been interested in the topic). Or find something to talk about. That person may be wearing a nice pin. See if there is a story behind this.
Do your best to listen. As you listen, show that you are interested in what they have to say. You can look at them, nod, or say “Mmm” while they talk to help. Feel like everyone is waiting to hear what you have to say.
There are more things you should ask. Don’t walk away when someone tells you they have an interesting story. If they hint at something, show you’re interested and ask them to go into more detail. They are leaving clues that will lead to a deeper conversation.
3. Make opportunities happen.
If you don’t want to join someone else’s group, create your own. Hold events at your home or elsewhere. Only three people are needed. You can say something like, “Let’s read books, talk about a TV show, or have dinner together every week.”
Here are some other ideas for weekly or monthly meetings:
- Game nights
- A night of trivia
- Hikes in beautiful parks, walks on the beach, visits to museums, cooking, knitting, sewing or crafting, shopping, day trips to nearby towns, making jewelry, collecting comic books, vintage dolls and baseball cards, and showing your collection.
Not only close friends can come; Anyone you want to get to know better is welcome. It could be a friend or co-worker.
If they wish, establish times and places to meet regularly. You may only think about the idea unless something changes. Do not be shy.
Even if you don’t become friends, chatting can be helpful. People who interacted more with strangers, coworkers, friends, and family were happier than people who interacted with fewer types of people. This was found in a 2022 study.
Finally, talking to lots of different people is good for your health, whether it’s the supermarket cashier, a neighbor, an old friend, or a new friend. All of these connections can make you feel less alone.
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