Let's Not Be Lonely, Here Are 5 Ways To Strengthen Friendship Relations
Illustration of how to strengthen friendship (Freepik/Tirachardz)

JAKARTA – Friendship relationships are strengthened by simple factors, such as remembering your last name and asking how you're doing is a way to tell your presence is important to you.

In social psychology research, comfort in interacting with friends can be done in this way. This method can be practiced, you know, instead of being lonely and feeling alone, it's better to build a support system from your circle of friends.

1. Often interact

This is why the older you get the fewer friends you have. The reason is, time runs out to fulfill the main priorities in life, such as work, family, and rest. But often interacting with your friends is not just a waste of time. You just have to allocate some free time, even if it's just greeting each other via sending messages or social media.

2. Ask a question

Asking questions is a way of expressing one's curiosity. Reported by Psychology Today, Friday, January 7, research shows that people who ask more questions during a conversation are perceived as more responsive, more likable, and your friends are interested in maintaining the friendship.

3. Make a good impression

A good impression can be obtained when you pay attention to your friends. He will give you the same thing so you don't feel lonely anymore. Then show that you can make your friend feel comfortable and cared for.

4. Smile together

A bright smile can make a person more attractive to the other person. So, when you are with your friends, there is nothing wrong with smiling together to strengthen friendships. That way, you can get emotional support from close colleagues.

5. Search and find common ground

Having friends with the same hobbies and interests, according to research, can maintain friendships and even make new friends. Other similarities or personalities that complement each other, can make you meet people who make you comfortable.

With the ways above, you can connect with other people in your circle of friends. The reason is that modern life is fast-paced and rarely provides opportunities for close interactions with other people, which often makes you lonely. So, how do you make friends to get rid of loneliness?


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