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Mar 04, 2016, 09:15 PM
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Just a little article from WebMD magazine. I see a lot of folks having a hard time making and finding new friends in this day and age. 
As an adult, developing friendships can be challenging. But difficult as it may be, you can find and nurture the friendships that make life a happier, more meaningful journey. Here’s how. Be a good friend. Trite as it may sound, to have a good friend, you must be a good friend. Truly listen and be respectful, supportive, and caring. In your interactions, be reliable and trustworthy. Commit to regular activities. Forming friendships takes time and exposure. If you do something on a regular basis with others, you create an opportunity for friendships to develop. Walk after work weekly with an acquaintance, for example, or go to a monthly book club. Be persistent. If you’ve been hurt
by a friend in the past, consider whether you’ve learned something about how you might approach friendships differently. Allow yourself to mourn, but don’t shut down enjoying the closeness of people in your life. Adjust your expectations. You may want friendship to provide support, connect around deep issues, and help you out in practical ways. Keep in mind that you are unlikely to find one person to fill all those roles. 
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