Was I Just Became Best Friends?
Something is exciting and fulfilling about making an instantaneous connection with another person, which pop culture has long romanticized: Cher and Dionne wearing matching plaid jackets; SpongeBob and Patrick jellyfish together on an outing to Bikini Bottom.
Best friends provide unshakeable loyalty and trust; sharing even your most intimate secrets won’t cause anyone any heartbreak if they know they will always be there for each other.
1. Get to Know Each Other
Some people can strike up conversations quickly with strangers; their conversation skills often take hold within minutes. On the other hand, others require multiple casual exchanges before realizing if someone is worth getting to know more deeply.
Getting to know someone requires delving deep. If you are good at probing deeper, ask questions about their life and history. If they respond positively, share something about yourself; remember not to get too personal as this could alienate or defensive people in the room and help to keep the conversation lighthearted and enjoyable!
At first, it may seem appealing to build relationships based on shared interests like John Stamos or Better Housekeeping; however, that can backfire on you. While it might be fun to discover that both parties love dinosaurs or have similar musical tastes, eventually, people may start questioning whether you are exaggerating your claims or hiding something important from them.
Focus on finding areas of mutual interest that are positive and avoid discussing anything too negative; this will allow you to develop trust between the two of you while creating the basis of a relationship.
Please pay attention when your new friend discusses his or her daily routine. Listening can give you an invaluable glimpse of who someone is by watching how they approach each day: do they prefer an early riser or night owl, what hobbies do they enjoy, etc? For even deeper insights, invite them over for dinner with your friends – their friends may know much more than you about how they might react in stressful situations or whether their work ethic will complement yours.
2. Do Something to Kick-Start the Friendship
Rekindling an old friendship requires time and care; unlike new acquaintances, old relationships cannot simply pick up where they left off without some effort on your part.
Avoid diving directly into intimate conversations until you get to know each other better. Keep conversations light until you can gauge how much and when it is appropriate to share information. Doing this will give you an idea of the right balance for both parties involved.
Beginning a conversation is easy if you ask about your friend’s life – discover their projects, passions, and how well they’re doing at work – Dr. Sanam Hafeez of Columbia University Neuropsychology Department advises. Doing this shows interest in them as people and fosters intimacy between the two parties.
Once you’ve started getting to know each other, the next step should be supporting your new friend in whatever capacity they require. From helping them study for biology exams or cheering them on at soccer matches to simply being there when needed – showing your care will show them you care and are there when needed! This will show them you care enough that they can turn to you whenever required.
If you can’t meet with your friend in person, arrange a phone call or texting schedule so you stay in contact regularly and don’t lose touch again. Setting a reminder will also help ensure you don’t forget. Doing this may rekindle the friendship and prevent it from turning cold again.
3. Let’s Give ‘Em Something to Talk About
TV and film that both of you like is a great way to start conversations between lovers. Although it might not feel as intimate, discussing these shows and films together can provide an entryway for deeper discussions – for instance, discussing celebrity gossip or politics!
4. Talk About Weird Things
Sometimes, the easiest way to make someone laugh is with something wholly unexpected and unexpected. Our brains are an inexhaustible source of tangents, so we’re bound to come up with funny comments in any situation!
Weird refers to something strange or out-of-the-ordinary and is also an epithet for people who make frequent social gaffes – for instance, not making eye contact when conversing or broaching an inappropriate subject at inappropriate moments.
People may perceive others as weird because they’re too focused on themselves to care whether their behavior entertains only themselves or offends others, such as discussing barnacle mating habits with you in conversation. Although this may not always be intentional, people with this personality trait prioritize themselves over those around them. However, this can sometimes become problematic; you should try being more aware of how you say it may impact others.
