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How to find common interests
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Don’t Avoid Conflict
If you cut others off at the slightest sign of an issue, many of your friendships won't last.
When a friend continually does something that you don't like, instead of saying nothing, talk about it from a place of love and express that you're bringing it up because you want to stay close.
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The Friends You Don't Want To Lose
Maintaining friendships may feel hard for you if you are juggling more than you have the capacity for in your life.
Create a list of the prominent people in their lives with whom they want to spend the most time.
When you've created that list, let those friends know how much it means ...
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Recurring Meetings
- If a weekly meetup doesn't work for you or your friend, be prepared with another offer that allows you to meet in the middle.
- Discuss why recurring hangouts are important.
- You can spend less time with a friend and still feel close to them if you are both willing to get more v...
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Lean Into The Hard Times
- Being there for your friends during theirs is something they won't forget.
- If you don't give to other people, and if you're not nourishing the people in your life, who's to say you'll have people who are there for you when you're going through difficult times?
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Create A Social Infrastructure
Create a standing time for socializing without the need to plan it.
If you already have social infrastructure built into your calendar, it alleviates the burden and energy drain of constantly figuring out a time that works for everyone.
It's very hard to reach out to people when you'r...
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With dating, there is an assumption that you are on the back foot, and the other person holds all the power.
- Pay attention to what people talk about. If your date is sharing negative information, it could be a sign they're not ready for a relationship.
Navigating the end of a friendship
- Try to be honest with the person. Do it with kindness and just talk about your own emotional availability. "I realize that I'm not a good friend right now. I just don't feel very emotionally available."
- Try to avoid "all or nothing" thinking. Frien...
Answers To Common Interview Questions
- Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? Don’t tell your life story; answer clearly and concisely. Focus on professional accomplishments.
- Why should we hire you over the other applicants? Say, “I don’t know the skill of others, but I do my own,” then highlight your strengths and ...
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