{"id":65643,"date":"2023-01-20T11:54:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T11:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.newage.com\/make-new-friends-and-keep-the-ones-you-have\/"},"modified":"2023-01-20T11:56:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T11:56:29","slug":"make-new-friends-and-keep-the-ones-you-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.partner.co\/en-gb\/make-new-friends-and-keep-the-ones-you-have\/","title":{"rendered":"Make New Friends and Keep the Ones You Have"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is a friend for you? We may all have different views on how to describe it, but we probably all agree that a good friend is someone we can always count on and with whom we have a deep relationship based on communication and trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendships help lower stress levels and fight off feelings of sadness and loneliness, and since we\u2019ve all been through varying levels of social isolation over the past few years, it\u2019s now extra important to (re)connect with like-minded individuals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having and maintaining strong friendships is therefore needed for our mental health and happiness. Do you feel like you need to refresh your social life? Let\u2019s take a look at some tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making New Friends<\/strong><\/h1><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Make an Effort<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This should be a no-brainer: for anything to be successful, you\u2019ve got to put in the effort. If you don\u2019t, you shouldn\u2019t be surprised when things don\u2019t work out as expected. The same applies to making new friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make the commitment to make new friends and take action. Will this mean putting yourself out there in a way that may make you slightly uncomfortable sometimes? Yes, but it will be worth it. Plus, don\u2019t judge others too early, it may take some time to actually get to know a person better, see it as digging to find a gem! How many of us have that close friend that we didn\u2019t actually like when we first met them, but we now love? So be open! Be patient and willing to give them a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connect With Your Community<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all exist in some sort of community. Physically, we all live somewhere<\/em> and have hobbies, jobs and other interests. Make the most of these communities when you\u2019re looking to make new friends. If you\u2019re kind, open and approachable, people around you (work colleagues, neighbours, etc.) will be more willing to get to know you better and spend time with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online platforms such as Meetup<\/a> are also a great place to find other people with similar interests, as well as groups on social media. Join a couple of groups, and even if you don\u2019t engage right away, you\u2019ll get a sense of people who like similar things. In our Facebook<\/a> \u00a0and Instagram <\/a>pages, for example, you can easily find Brand Partners near you and around the world who are sharing your journey and will inspire you to reach your goals. Again, don\u2019t prejudge and make your effort to interact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a Brand Partner, don\u2019t forget you have an incredible extra opportunity at events <\/a>to connect with like-minded people and make, not only a professional support network, but friends for life! For example, during March and April, three Infinitii events will take place locally in France<\/a>, Spain<\/a> and Italy<\/a>. What a perfect chance to introduce yourself to others, exchange your contact and social media profiles and keep in touch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leverage Your Social Network<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been working hard to build your business, you know the importance of leveraging your social network already. We are more connected than ever, so why not use that to your advantage when building friendships? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice a friend of a friend posting things that align with your interests \u2014 maybe you\u2019re both into the same type of music, and you\u2019ve been at the same concerts \u2014 ask your mutual friend to introduce you. The worst thing that could happen is them refusing, which isn\u2019t the best but shouldn\u2019t make you give up! As we said, good things take effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you get to know your new friends, you may realise you have more in common than you thought. If that\u2019s the case, they may also be interested in living a healthier, happier life. That\u2019s the perfect time to tell them about your business and how it has worked for you. Who knows? They may join your team, and you\u2019ll have even more opportunities to interact with them and grow together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reconnecting With Old Friends<\/strong><\/h1><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Communicate<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It may sound basic, but communication is key<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t talk to your old friends, how will they know that you want to reconnect? Yes, some friendships stand the test of time, and you can go weeks or months without speaking and pick it right back up, but for most, you need to communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can start by text messaging or calling weekly, or even sending memes back and forth to give each other something to laugh about. Whatever communication method you prefer (when\u2019s the last time you wrote a letter or a cute postcard?), act and be consistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Time<\/strong><\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Life gets busier and busier as you get older. Gone are the days when you could play outside all day and only come inside for lunch or dinner. We have jobs, kids, PTA meetings, sports, you name it. If you want to strengthen your friendships, you need to carve out time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by scheduling a weekly call (and<\/em> adding a reminder on your calendar, so you don\u2019t forget). Your effort goes a long way! It\u2019ll show your friends that you care and want to continue the friendship, despite any obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Present<\/h2><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Friendship isn\u2019t just about having a good time all the time. It\u2019s about being available when you need each other the most. Showing up for your friends is critical in maintaining a deep relationship. You\u2019d want them to do the same for you, wouldn\u2019t you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being available doesn\u2019t always mean making grand gestures (okay, sometimes it may). Still, it could be as simple as sending a text to check on them when you know they\u2019re having a difficult week or offering to bring them some soup (or order them some if you\u2019re in different places) when they\u2019re sick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whichever the case, if you\u2019re friend knows you\u2019re there for them, be sure your friendship will go a long way. Be a good friend to have good friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope these tips will help you connect with friends, new and old. As we said above, the key is to put in the effort, it\u2019s in your hands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What is a friend for you? We may all have different views on how to describe it, but we probably all agree that a good friend is someone we can always count on and with whom we have a deep relationship based on communication and trust. Friendships help lower stress levels and fight off feelings of sadness and loneliness, and since we\u2019ve all been through varying levels of social isolation over the past few years, it\u2019s now extra important to (re)connect with like-minded individuals. Having and maintaining strong friendships is therefore needed for our mental health and happiness. Do you feel like you need to refresh your social life? Let\u2019s take a look at some tips. Making New Friends Make an Effort This should be a no-brainer: for anything to be successful, you\u2019ve got to put in the effort. If you don\u2019t, you shouldn\u2019t be surprised when things don\u2019t work out as expected. The same applies to making new friends. Make the commitment to make new friends and take action. Will this mean putting yourself out there in a way that may make you slightly uncomfortable sometimes? Yes, but it will be worth it. Plus, don\u2019t judge others too early, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42,"featured_media":65640,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1092],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nNewAge | Blog \u2014 Make New Friends and Keep the Ones You Have<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Making new friends and keeping old ones can be a challenge sometimes. 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