Adult friendship involves enthusiasm and initiative. School, neighborhood kids, etc. bring us together for play and camaraderie when we're young. We must work harder to make these relationships as we age.
If we let things happen by chance, we may not get the results we want. First, be open to new people and experiences.
Adults tend to overthink rejection and boredom. Going into unfamiliar circumstances thinking others would like us helps!
Most people underestimated their popularity after talking to strangers, according to a survey that included several situations. This is “the liking gap.”
Other research showed that people who think others like them act more to make this happen! They share more about themselves, disagree less, and are pleasant.
We frequently feel more comfortable with those who are most like us, but why not let go of the idea that you'll get along better with someone of the same gender/age/ethnicity/etc.?
We all work and have many duties that fatigue us. Since creating new acquaintances takes work, we may delay taking action.