
Why is it so hard to make new friends?
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Navigating New Friendships
This chapter explores the challenges and strategies for making new friends, highlighting the need for initiative and intentionality in social interactions. It addresses the complexities of loneliness, the importance of community, and how to overcome psychological barriers to friendship. Personal anecdotes and insights, including the 'liking gap' phenomenon, reinforce the idea that building connections is a shared concern and that asking questions can facilitate meaningful relationships.
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