This Is How To Make Friends As An Adult: 5 Secrets Backed By Research - Barking Up The Wrong Tree
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If you want to stay close friends with someone, how often do you need to check in? Research says at least every two weeks.
(To learn the four rituals neuroscience says will make you happy, click here .)
So even if you need to set a reminder on your calendar, check in every two weeks. But, actually, there's a better way to make sure you don't forget...
Denmark has the happiest people in the world. (I'm guessing Hamlet was an exception.) Why are Danes so happy? One reason is that 92% of them are members of some kind of social group.
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(To learn the 6 rituals ancient wisdom says will make you happy, click here .)
Alright, popular kid, we've learned a lot. Let's round it up and find out how to keep your new friendships alive over the long haul...
Here's how to make friends as an adult:
- The new starts with the old : Touch base with old friends and leverage your superconnectors.
- Listen, seek similarity and celebrate : Don't be interesting. Be interested.
- Be vulnerable : Open up a bit. Form an "if-then" profile.
- Don't be a stranger : Check in every two weeks, minimum.
- Start a group : Things that are habits get done. So start a group habit.
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