How to make friends?

Friends are said to be your sisters maybe not by blood but by heart. They are the ones who walk up to your life and share their laughter, tears, stress, and memories but how can you make friends if you are too shy and afraid to make one? Below are some tips on how to make friends.

1. Develop a positive image of meeting new people.

Meeting new people is the scariest event of your life because your thoughts will always drown you to the sea of what if’s: what if they won’t like you? what if you don’t belong to their circle? what if you cannot pass their yardstick ? and so many what if’s that will turn off your desire of meeting new people. These what ifs will turn to be your fears that will block you in making new friends.

2. Build friendship with someone you know.

This is your first step in achieving your friendship goals. You cannot foster a good relationship with other people unless you have a good bond with someone you know. Reach out to them if you can, like you can have a cup of tea while doing your research works. You can have a shopping spree too! With this bonding, you are opening yourself to them and it could be a start of your dreamed friendship goals.

3. Pick out your interest and enjoy it with someone.

There are lots of social networking sites nowadays that could give you the opportunity to be friends with other around the globe who have the same interest as you are. With that, you are extending your circle of friends.

4. Make your first move.

If somebody is so shy to talk then it’s high time for you to do the talking if you don’t want to lose the chance of having one close friend. Do your first move by asking what his name and his field of interest. Who knows that the two of you will be sharing the same interest too.

5. Give your friendship a chance to bloom.

Honestly, all of us have that one dream friend who is perfect and when you find out that they are not really what you are thinking, you immediately distant yourself to them. Never do it and give your friendship a chance to bloom. Always remember that there is no perfect friendship because real friends aren’t a Barbie girl rather a human full of flaws but can still make your day.

6. Lastly, show your love, warmth, and kindness.

Shower them with your care and open yourself to them because friends are the only thing that could understand you during bad times aside from family. They are the ones who will comfort you when you are in deep pain and friends are the ones who’ll stay no matter how rude you can be. A secret to a long lasting friendship is also communication-always staying in touch and letting them know that you are always there for them.