The Secret to Being a Good Friend and How to Build Friendships as an Adult

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What are the qualities that make a good friend...as an adult?
What makes a bad friend? And more importantly, what kind of friend are you?
As an adult, it can be hard to make friends-but worry not! Sometimes it's not about how many friends you have, but the quality of friendships. The better the friend you are, the better quality of friends you'll attract. Sounds simple, right? You can be a good friend by being a "sheriff of good times." You likely know at least one person who is this type of friend. Want to know more tips?
In this video, I invited friendship expert Adam Smiley ‪@adamsmileyposwolsky‬ today. He's the author of the book, "Friendship in the Age of Loneliness: An Optimist's Guide to Connection." If you're truly looking for deep connection in this modern age, I highly recommend reading the deep insights in this golden book!
Visit Adam's website: smileyposwolsky.com/ and check out his book: www.amazon.com/Friendship-Age...
In this video:
0:00 Intro/Sneak Preview
0:50 About Adam Smiley
3:37 What is Loneliness?
4:50 How to Fix the Friendship Gap
5:40 Why is it Easier to Make Friends as a Kid?
6:50 What is a friendship map?
10:16 What is a Sheriff of Good Times?
12:37 Three Qualities of a Good Friendship
14:48 Friendship Super Tip #1
16:21 Friendship Super Tip #2
17:30 20 Questions More Interesting Than "What Do You Do?"
20:47 Conclusion
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@ScienceOfPeople Жыл бұрын

Find out more in our full article on this topic: www.scienceofpeople.com/good-friend/

@parisjoy7875 Жыл бұрын

There has been too many situations where it’s obvious I didn’t have a close friend. Like how no one in my kid’s sport team agreed to give my kid a ride to a team volunteer event. Or how not one person brought a ticket for my kid’s fundraiser. Or how no one congratulated my sibling on her bday…no one cared enough about me to care enough about someone who I cared about. I’m not being in self-pity. These are facts. Ppl forget to say bye to me at gatherings and my conversations never go past small-talk. I never had someone post on social media that they “had a blast” with me. No one tags me in things. I want to throw birthday parties for good friends as much as ai would love someone to throw something for me. I just have many acquaintances. I’m making it my life mission to really connect and make every interaction I have with others be a positive change in others lives. I want to make and maintain close friendships where my energy is light and love to everyone I meet.

@dianethompson9525 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 72 yrs old and 3 years ago I moved 6 hrs from home to be closer to my oldest daughter and her family. My youngest daughter moved too cause we were tired of Christmas and Holidays being just the 2 of us! Well, it didn’t quite work out the way we thought! My son in law wasn’t exactly thrilled with us being close, so Holidays are still pretty much the 2 of us. It’s too expensive to move back and my youngest daughter loves her job. We both miss our friends! One of my friend’s came up and stayed for a few days and it was wonderful! We went everywhere and watched Netflix and talked into the night! I text and call my friends, but I do miss seeing them!!

@jennyfinnell7719 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you can make new friends. Many tips on youtube on how To find a friend possibility and how to cultivate that

@CreativeCashflow1 2 жыл бұрын

You can feel when someone ain't being real with you, energy never lies.

@anita3815 2 жыл бұрын

True

@CreativeCashflow1 2 жыл бұрын

@Ferzzy Pretty much

@Iamlegend91 2 жыл бұрын

Like Vanessa in this video?

@vernaharris4700 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. You cannot fake genuine.

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

Are you sure your feelings have never misguided you ?

@ambrsanford3703 2 жыл бұрын

I hate to be this person, but this is a guide to solidifying friendships for people who already have some friends.

@slayerpianoman 2 жыл бұрын

I'm about to turn 30 and I've been struggling with this, since everyone I know is married and busy. Good stuff Vanessa! Appreciate your channel. I'm a bit more outgoing than most so I've been finding out this stuff on my own for a while, but it's nice to have it confirmed and pick up some new tips as well!

@ItisMoin_ 2 жыл бұрын

Vanessa what a beautiful gesture knowledge you have ❣ Felt positively energetic after seeing you talking,listening and replying! You're a Gem✍🏼

@Rapha_Carpio 2 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous of my 3 years old son, he goes to the park and starts talking with stranger kids and plays, and they become friends. Meanwhile, parents are just standing there... giving awkward looks to each other, saying only "hi" without actually interacting with each other, at the end we finish without real friends and the only "half-real" friends are the parents of my kid' friends and we share Friday night with people we don't actually like... just because we don't know how to make new friends as an adult.

@byefelicia8632 2 жыл бұрын

Married people these days have time to hookup on questionable websites but no time for friends and even family in some instances. They also have time to film bullshit and post on social media and not to mention time for things are monetarily beneficial. Oh and they have time to throw and attend parties as well but no time to meet friends. Its all about priority and guess what? Friends are a pain that no one wants these days. You can have friends and be lonely. And you find out if they’re your true friends in times of crisis and most times they turn out to be a dud anyway.

@smileyposwolsky7744 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for having me on your podcast, Vanessa! Loved doing this interview. -Smiley

@h_maina 2 жыл бұрын

Watching how you both talk to each other is by itself a lesson on how to be a better friend.

@188352501 2 жыл бұрын

So 5 years ago, this is exactly what I did. I reached out, made a group of 10-12 girls who enjoyed hiking, biking and climbing. Last year I had major surgery, and realized I was the only one who put in any effort to keep that friendship going. Now with a year of hell that I’ve gone through with no one reaching out, I’m wondering how authentic and genuine those friendships really were. And now I feel really alone, and upset.

@jaspergabriels8933 2 жыл бұрын

so in the end it didn't last for you then? because this is also were i am looking for

@188352501 2 жыл бұрын

@@jaspergabriels8933 short term worked great, but I’m definitely questioning the one-sideness of the friendship.

@davidwillard8146 2 жыл бұрын

I’m starting a friend group now. I don’t know how it’s going to work out. This makes me feel confused. I don’t want to fail.

@V.Hansen. Жыл бұрын

I’ve come to the conclusion that I am a friend to others, but they are not my friend. It helps manage expectations. But it doesn’t really make it good and meaningful.

@188352501 Жыл бұрын

@@V.Hansen. sadly it makes you feel unimportant even if you’ve set it up not to be let down.

@NadiaEaazy 2 жыл бұрын

This is so wild. I literally was praying about this two days ago and BOOM...this video in in my queue. Wow.

@Wise4HarvestTime 2 жыл бұрын

🙂

@Poetry4Peace 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy

@whitemale6227 2 жыл бұрын

Motivated thinking is not only deceiving you, its a sign of lack of selfawareness.

@tosinadediran8452 2 жыл бұрын

I'm almost 40/m and I still struggle calling anyone a friend. I do almost everything your speaker mentioned but it seems that I am desperate to make friends to some people around me. I have a lot of acquaintances but not sure who to call a friend. Who is a friend really? And by the way, I'm Open to friendship if anyone is interested. Thank you, and you are amazing Vanessa.

@CelinaAllik 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, lets be long distance friends?

@shauryapratap675 2 жыл бұрын

Can't relate more.. just like you..i have a lot of acquaintances and i do talk to a lot of people.. but again..no genuine connections☹i reach out to people.. take initiative to make some plan to socialize.. and for no reason..they just won't put equal effort.. and then i don't overreach so that i don't look desperate..i can't understand why it happens😔

@shauryapratap675 2 жыл бұрын

@@CelinaAllik i am open for a conversation too

@newname664 2 жыл бұрын

@celina A & shaurya I can relate 😭😭,I would love to have a chat

@tosinadediran8452 2 жыл бұрын

We could have a group chat. @ all, who is in?

@dakine4238 Ай бұрын

The excerpt from the beginning is very honest. I feel the same. People think my life is nice on the outside because I've travelled a lot and am outgoing but inside I'm quite lonely so I'm curious to listen to the rest of this.

@NathalieLazo 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible person reading this, go after what it is that you want in life! Learn the skills, do whatever it takes. You are capable of anything! I believe in you! ✨ Love - Nat ❤️

@whitemale6227 2 жыл бұрын

Bullshit.

@pure_awareness 2 жыл бұрын

Love

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

Content like this is stuff that is generally not taught in schools. It's great that we have access to such content these days.

@ambrosiaaphrodite7877 2 жыл бұрын

I would love a great friend that reciprocates even half of what I give. I seem to always attract the friends that exhaust, drain, take and suck the life out of me. Then I become resentful of not putting my foot down sooner. I'm always giving with my time, listening for hours, being there during hard times with a shoulder or ear. Giving my undivided attention, showing interest, being a go out buddy, workout buddy. Then it's not reciprocated and I stand up for my self and end it or they end the friendship after I tell them how they treat me.

@sarabernpaintner4704 2 жыл бұрын

I really like that these two people collabed with each other for this video🙂 They both have great friendship tips 🙂

@rebeccafelsciaofficial 2 жыл бұрын

It was such an interesting and a relatable topic. Sounds so doable, especially when adults are all by themselves hardly relating with friends. Thank you Adam and Vanessa.

@sunnylight5753 Жыл бұрын

I can relate to most of these comments. I feel that I grew more during the pandemic the I had in my past experiences. Thank you So Helpful!

@helenamorgan2669 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you, the heavens showed me this link to watch, I am richer for hearing this. Now I know it's not just me, I will seek out my friends and be MORE with them. GOD BLESS

@jennifer3551 2 жыл бұрын

I need to learn this. I'm 50 and have seen my friend pool get lower and lower over the years.

@Kristen-ek9rz 11 ай бұрын

I'm 51 and the same for me....however, I think this is quite normal with life responsibilities....at least in my case, I have health issues and an aging mother. I am married and have 2 kids....I see a couple of friends on occasion and that is all I am capable of doing.

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH. PLEASE CONTINUE TO SPEAK YOUR TRUTH!!!

@Jaylove777 2 жыл бұрын

One has to be intentional as an adult. Close friendships which are fulfilling won’t happen without the work. I love Shasta Nelson and he mentions her too. One has to find commonalities first, thats really the ammunition to accelerate the process. Then the person has to feel happy after being in your presence, you have to be able to spend time consistently, and be vulnerable. Shasta says to look to doing creative things. So if you normally do lunches, switch it up and try dinner, or try grocery shopping, a staycation, something different. Trust me, it works. I have always had friends, but when I did this as an adult, busy mother, wife and career, it worked! You can’t do it with everyone! But you can pick 1-2 ppl to do so, it will be well worth it. With it, I was able to develop a close friendship in a year, that is probably slightly above some that have taken 12-13 years (that I was never intentional and deliberate about).

@whitemale6227 2 жыл бұрын

Good advice but it doesnt really work for men.

@parisjoy7875 2 жыл бұрын

So to sum up, someone have in common with. Spend consistent time with them. Be vulnerable. Do things out of the norm. Be intentional. I’m in my 30s and realize I have no close friends and want some, but never get past the acquaintance stage ☹️

@Jaylove777 2 жыл бұрын

@@whitemale6227 yeah guys are different lol Guys make friends based off activities. I like golf, you like golf. I am a Celtics fan, you are too. I play Xbox, you do too. Women are more feelings based.

@Jaylove777 2 жыл бұрын

@@parisjoy7875 Basically! Lol It really does work. I wrote this 8 months ago, and my friendship I mentioned above has more than blossomed as a result. It does take time, and right now, I know I wouldn’t have been able to do this with 2 ppl at the same time, because of my young kids. But the rewards are SO worth it! I was done with the hundreds of acquaintances and close friends who now lived far away. I knew I needed a really close friend, who lived within driving distance, and who I could meet up in person at least 1x a month. In my case, it’s more like 3-4x! Lol

@Jaylove777 2 жыл бұрын

@@parisjoy7875 It works whether in your 30s, 40s, whatever age. Commonalities helps accelerate it. You know that feeling when you meet someone and feel like you get each other? Well if you don’t spend time again after that, nothing comes out if it. They will just end up being this cool acquaintance that you met once. That’s where consistency comes into play. It’s how trust is built. Vulnerability comes into play, like an onion. The outside may look great, but inside is where the good stuff or messy stuff can be, the real deal. That’s the part you want to reveal, that will make you feel seen, safe and heard. Every relationship develops a pattern. Too many ppl wait for the other to initiate. It takes vulnerability to be able to ask someone to meet up with you, after first meeting. We need good friends. If you have suffered loss, you know you really do. An acquaintance may text you “sorry for your loss” and that’s it. A good friend will show up, bring you a meal, hold you if you are tired of crying, and may stay with you overnight or a few days, and make sure you are ok. I’ll take 1 of those, instead of 50 acquaintances!

@suzisaintjames 2 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of ranking my friends 1,2&3... But if anyone saw the list, it might cause hurt feelings. My suggestion is to use symbols... ⭐, 🌻,🦋. That way if you are ever confronted, you can bend the meaning of the symbols to save your friend's feeling. (Or not!) 💖🌞🌵😷

@moneyguy2008 2 жыл бұрын

I love how his last name is Smiley. His advice if you want to make friends: SMILE 😃

@charles-davidcorbin3341 2 жыл бұрын

Great vidéo Vanessa. Its always a pleasure to watch your vidéos that give so much great live and social tips.

@Poetry4Peace 2 жыл бұрын

Love love this really reach out thats what ive been tryna do with my small amount of freinds so I don't lose the realtionships all together, asking the right questions and more love the friend map makes ya tinkk

@beme7403 2 жыл бұрын

It’s no problem to try to be the one who always calls but the question is how long can one keep up when there is no equal commitment from the other end ? Eventually it becomes tiring and one loses interest.

@mn4376 2 жыл бұрын

I struggle with this too I put all the commitment in my friendships and idk why I should be the only one.

@jerryeyer2496 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I am the “sheriff” of my friends always have been. I love making sure people have a good time and I love experiencing the good times with them. Sometimes I need a sheriff too.

@SteppingStonevlogs 2 жыл бұрын

We set the boundaries and what is hard to find out is that we have actually said, "It does not matter to me that you don't take the initiative in our friendship. That is my job and I am okay that"

@SteppingStonevlogs 2 жыл бұрын

I lost some close friends when I changed my boundaries, and said, "Hey, I am not okay with that. I need this from you. Doing that behaviours makes me feel hurt. I have changed" We grew apart or I cut them out of my life or they did. But actually after a really, really tough period, I found a new friend! And someone who invests in me as I am also investing in them.

@davidwillard8146 2 жыл бұрын

I was told by a counselor to wait for people to come to me to be friends because I was being friendly and no one wanted to be my friend and I was sad and disappointed.

@elizabethlewis3817 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vanessa for your channel.🙏❤

@dougandcandacebishop7259 2 жыл бұрын

So great! Thanks for sharing.

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

TO MAKE A FRIEND, YOU NEED TO BE A FRIEND. THANKS FOR LETTING ME SHARE!!!

@babsy820 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! What an incredible video. This was crammed full of EXTREMELY powerful and good advice. Thank you so much.

@ScienceOfPeople 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

@lilianakum 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this, thank you guys!! you are awesome****

@carolfox9620 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the great ideas!

@JillCee Ай бұрын

Good friendship is friendship when the rubber meets the road. Amazing how they all disappeared when both of my parents got sick and passed. I wasn’t looking for anyone to resolve the challenges for me… just people who cared. If someone jumped in to help here and there, that would have been a bonus. Kinda hurts when I was there for them in their time of need. I used to “issue the poke” but it was me always doing the work. People don’t truly value you unless they make the same effort. I really do watch cues now before elevating any kind of relationship.

@lawrencebestpsychology 2 жыл бұрын

Life is a collection of moments each moment have a different meaning some moment are very special there are few moments that you don’t wanna remember. This video is special and I wanna remember.

@michaelcummings8119 Жыл бұрын

Great information you've shared..... I lately meet a few great people playing harmonica in a new city I moved to recently .

@rogercurrie 2 жыл бұрын

I know I have said this before but I never aske people what they do. There is more to a person than what they do, and also what if they don't like their job or they are embarrassed by it.

@skyc.j4571 2 жыл бұрын

what if i never had a real friend ? i dont even know what a healthy friendship looks like other then what i see in movies and series. i dont even know how to start and what to do.i know it stems from my parents never socializing me but it really sucks to be that lost and hurt from past expieriences and then teach urself from nothing basiclcally.

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

Your best bet might be to connect with siblings/cousins and take it from there.

@cynthiascarborough2362 2 жыл бұрын

What was your favorite band when you were in high school? Today? What were you like in middle school/high school? I'm older and these questions tend to get people talking and laughing about things that happened a long time ago. What may have been mortifying back then might now be hilarious. Someone once asked a table full of coworkers, "What was the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?" That was a real conversation starter and lots of laughs.

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

A MUST WATCH!!!! PLEASE LEARN AND TAKE NOTES. THIS VIDEO IS A GAME-CHANGER AND A LIFE CHANGER!!!

@tammydunnettleadership 2 жыл бұрын

#owningyourlife is so powerful ... just reach out - create the life you want and quit keeping score! If you enjoy hanging with people, hang with them.

@beachlvr5812 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video! Full of great tips but most of all it has given me some confidence and hopefulness…I am a 62 year old woman who had many friends until I became a hair salon business owner. My friends became my clients along with newly made clients, which I appreciated but it meant working longer days therefore having no time for afterwork socialization. So now 30 years+ later the only time I see my “friends” is when they come to me for their hair appointment…Over time I became a friend/hairstylist that have the typical “listening” qualities that people enjoy but at this point I am thinking “what about ME?”… I have the opposite problem. When I do have some down time these girlfriends have busy family lives and have no time to get together…I feel like I am the good friend but I truly believe that if I sold or closed my business all these friends would disappear…Maybe a video on how to make NEW friends????

@jimlangdon1947 2 жыл бұрын

Your situation is interesting. I find that many of my friendships are based on a “common interest” - like skiing, golf or music. With my friends spending time with them - it is about sharing the common interest & we don’t think about working the friendship. It just happens and is not forced. Maybe if you connect with old friends - in a way that has nothing to do with hairstyling & your interests outside of your work. Sorry - as a man I know we are not so good with knowing how women feel & think. Am just giving you one man’s view. Take care!

@petersputnik9637 Жыл бұрын

Recently in one of your emails the question was asked 'How many close friends do you have?'. Additionally the results of the answering was showed. Somewhere half of them/us - me included - had zero 'close friends'...

@vania698 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@ScienceOfPeople 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed!

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO VANESSA!!!! THIS IS ONE OF YOUR BEST!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING. WE NEED TO DISCUSS THIS TOPIC MORE!!!!

@ScienceOfPeople Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch!

@Chopper7272 9 ай бұрын

I feel like I can ask great questions in a conversation. My problem is my response. Say if I asked “where would you like to live if you could.” They say where and my response always is “nice” “awesome.” I don’t know how to keep the conversation a float and have better responses then “Nice”

@SteppingStonevlogs 2 жыл бұрын

Immediately after watching, I contacted four friends, three of which are between the 1 and 2 level of friendship but I have known for a very long time. It was the gentle push I needed to get in touch. Furthermore, I was considering how to express that vulnerability/authenticity with them and be much more intentional. One was a ex-best friend who has drifted from being close. I felt a grudge for a while but I am trying to get over my stubbornness and be humble to start again eith them

@Charetty Жыл бұрын

I'm curious if this worked out well for you?

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU TO ALL MY FRIENDS EVERYWHERE ON THIS JOURNEY CALLED LIFE. I LOVE YOU, RESPECT YOU, AND APPRECIATE YOU. EVERYBODY IS SPECIAL AND IMPORTANT. I THANK YOU AND I LOVE YOU!!!

@claudiocareercoach 3 ай бұрын

You guys are great!

@ScienceOfPeople 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! ☺️

@joseabad2552 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice have a wonderful day ❤

@ScienceOfPeople Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome ❤

@kphilli5 2 жыл бұрын

It's important to get comfortable with being by yourself, to be ok with quiet.

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't who we are always in a state of flux? In that case, what does it mean to be yourself ?

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

GREAT SUBJECT VANESSA!!!

@ScienceOfPeople Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed :)

@ursimplythebest 2 жыл бұрын

What do I do when most ppl around me already have plenty of friends and family and no room for you? Im from another state... And most ppl around me seem to live in their hometown so they already have their base friends and family around.

@PebbleFountainsMusic Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@ScienceOfPeople Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@DavidDavid-nv3cs 2 жыл бұрын

I became disabled and I lost all of my selfish friends. Most friends don’t care about disabled friends. Sadly

@ColinProcter 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe it's not that they don't care. Lots of people are scared that they don't know how to handle when friends become disabled or (like my wife's friend) get a serious illness or the friend loses a family member. People are scared they'll say or do the wrong thing and don't realise that just being around and being themselves is enough. They're so scared of messing up that they do something worse, they run away from you. I've done it and regretted it. Maybe some of those friends will be really glad to hear from you again...?

@DavidDavid-nv3cs 2 жыл бұрын

@@ColinProcter maybe.

@dirtydiana8434 2 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me on top of a controlling , abusive, boyfriend at the time, made it only worse. The same time I battled stg 4 colorectal cancer I had a narcisstic boyfriend chase alot of my friends away. I went on disability, quit working as a hairstylist and spent the next 10 + years recovering and did it alone at the age of 43. I'm now 56 , older, boyfriend dumped me for a26 yr old, and all my friends, and I had alot, vanished. It's a long story but your not alone and it's a priority of mine to find another creative way to rebuild my new life once again after tragedy leaves. Starting with not to blame myself, become friends with myself first by being good to myself. Healing by loving my self and what I deserve out of life and doing something about it! It may not be the same as before but its ok because it will be my new normal. Hope the best for your life as well. Oh but there is a positive , I've been cancer free now since my 2010 diagnosis. God bless 🙂

@DavidDavid-nv3cs 2 жыл бұрын

@@dirtydiana8434 thank you dear. God bless you.

@dirtydiana8434 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you too and all who struggle in life 🙏

@LevelUpYourLife 2 жыл бұрын

This is such an important topic. It's good to use and learn social skills to be able to navigate relationships and build a community no matter what age you are. 💠🙏 Blessings

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

For sure.

@jamesbryson9542 2 жыл бұрын

The USA features lack of community, that is a structural problem here because we lack unity and commonality. There are so many factors involved in this that are intentional in design.

@PumaM90 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of us are lonely till a tragedy happens and we're all united again for a bit.

@petejohnston5675 Жыл бұрын

I like the travel question. What is your favorite game to play?

@GodsChild321 4 ай бұрын

Thank u 🙏🙏

@ScienceOfPeople 3 ай бұрын

You're most welcome 💖

@AmenMama-qe4sq 7 ай бұрын

There are so many boundaries in adulthood that don’t exist as a child or even in college. It’s incredibly hard to make close friends as an adult.

@ScienceOfPeople 7 ай бұрын

I know what you mean ❤ It's tough, but definitely possible! Not sure if you've ever tried friendship apps, but this article lists a bunch! www.scienceofpeople.com/best-friendship-apps/

@j0n5chm1dt 2 ай бұрын

Gen X sending some love for your old school Millennial social sheriff-ing

@armandcuret1 2 жыл бұрын

Humans are definitely social creatures. However, it takes so much effort to sustain a friendship and as adults there are way too many competing priorities for us, especially if you have kids! I am settled with Netflix being my friend.

@lindam.3645 Жыл бұрын

@jenniferurrea3672 2 жыл бұрын

Any tips about making new friends in the age of Covid? Most people are doing things online and working remotely.

@rehnumakarim3857 Жыл бұрын

Great conversation! But wanted to hear more about his take and thoughts . Vanessa is amazing but seemed a bit restless to add her view which seem like hurried . Thanks for bringing in Adam

@shauryapratap675 2 жыл бұрын

i have a lot of acquaintances and i do talk to a lot of people.. but again..no genuine connections☹i reach out to people.. take initiative to make some plan to socialize.. and for no reason..they just won't put equal effort.. and then i don't overreach so that i don't look desperate..and it goes on and on..seems like everyone i approach has friend and their life is full..but me.. I'll try to implement these tips and see what happen😊

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

It'll take practice but you'll get it with time.

@marcelezenagu9874 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the insight, I just found my new side hustle "sheriff of good times", I'll be commencing in my city Asaba Nigeria. I hope I don't get into trouble, Ive had a hunch for something like d MONDAY-NIGHT activity club

@ScienceOfPeople 3 ай бұрын

Oh! Congratulations! 🎉 sounds like its going to be an interesting monday night club!

@marcelezenagu9874 3 ай бұрын

@@ScienceOfPeople What kind of space do you subscribe/suggest would be great for such a club plus, it seems there would be payment for the arrangements, say refreshments, booking a space. I'm confused, people are indicating interest to join but I didn't think of including a fee yet

@marcelezenagu9874 3 ай бұрын

By space, I mean venue pls

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

I JUST BOUGHT THE BOOK ON AMAZON!!!

@ScienceOfPeople Жыл бұрын

Amazing!! I hope you enjoy! ❤

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

OL SCHOOL HOT RODS ARE SO COOL!!! AND TIMELESS!!!

@Tangably 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Austin Vanessa

@ColinProcter 2 жыл бұрын

Who was the best ever children's TV character? What makes your favourite music artist so good? What is the craziest but tastiest combination of things you've ever eaten?

@adrinapalmer9414 8 ай бұрын

One of the problems I having with making friends is people in Texas don't leave Texas. They don't seem to move far away from where they are raised. So they are all friends, they have their group of friends they have had their entire lives and do not have room for new friends.

@ScienceOfPeople 8 ай бұрын

I totally hear where you're coming from. ❤ I'll link a couple articles from my blog that may be helpful: www.scienceofpeople.com/how-to-make-friends/ www.scienceofpeople.com/best-friendship-apps/

@JohnDoe-yc2qt 2 жыл бұрын

My friendship map is blank.

@svetajenkins 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the interview and the tips are helpful. How can you deal with rejection though? If you keep reaching out to people but they do not reciprocate? If I would like someone to be my category 3 friend but they are only to be happy in category 1.

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

Avoid double texting and see how many times the person at the other end initiates the conversation. If you're initiating the conversation all the time, you may want to stop contacting this person.

@stefaniecontreras8710 8 ай бұрын

Most of the time when I meet someone new we might talk a bit we might exchange numbers or social but the hardest part for me is to keep the communication because i ran out of things to say and most of those interactions vanish

@ScienceOfPeople 8 ай бұрын

I totally know what you mean! Here's a blog post you may find helpful: www.scienceofpeople.com/keep-conversation-going/

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

FRIENDSHIP 101.

@WHALEx3 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like it’s a faus paux to ask someone new what their dream home is or anything close like that. I’ll try it though.

@TheSunshinefee 8 ай бұрын

i only attract people who want to dump their emotions and problems on me, but when they do fun things, they don't invite me, even when i tell i would like to be invited to those too

@ScienceOfPeople 8 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that ❤ That's so frustrating! You may find these articles helpful: www.scienceofpeople.com/toxic-people/ www.scienceofpeople.com/law-of-attraction/

@rickchandler2570 2 жыл бұрын

What if you don't have any friends? This is my fault but I don't have anywhere to start so it's going to be an uphill battle for me. I've never wanted friends but I think it's finally time.

@Ahmed-Benazzi 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Vanessa I would like to thank you for all your efforts you have added a lot of value to me in the last 2 years. I suggest to you Miss to read about Islam and the adventures of the prophet Mohammed as I think you will find them interesting.

@spyhunter66 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips! My biggest issue is just meeting people :(. I really enjoy people, and am always striking up conversations when I can. But rarely can you turn a 30 second encounter into something more. I've been meaning to have "friendship cards" printed so I can hand them to people who I randomly meet. It's so hard as a middle aged adult, plus add in the factor where if my wife and I meet a couple and she doesn't hit it off right away with the other woman it goes no further. Looking for friends in the Northern San Diego area, all applicants considered!

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

Consider joining a local Toastmaster's Club.

@slnewmail 2 жыл бұрын

What do you reply back to a friend who says the are lonely?

@DAClub-uf3br Жыл бұрын

Taking the time to make friends is a big hurtle to get over. It is a hard value calculation to make. It can be much effort for little return.

@luludelumeau7090 2 жыл бұрын

It’s even more difficult to find couple friends for me and my husband to hang out with. 😔

@johnbehneman1546 Жыл бұрын

OLD SCHOOL IS THE WAY TO GO. OLD SCHOL, ALWAYS WORKS FOR ME!!!

@BLynn 2 жыл бұрын

You say to visualize, but I operate under aphantasia so accidentally that can happen but I cannot willingly do it. I perceive the world through relationships not what I can visualize.

@Han-dle598 2 жыл бұрын

I was a bit thrown off at the beginning because if implied that it was easier to make friends when younger. And I had am incredibly incredibly hard time. And I thought Vanessa did too, because she was an awkward person. But maybe not. And that rubs in today when I had difficulties.

@PumaM90 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm an awkward, shy, lonely adult but as a kid it was really easy to make strong friendships.

@conversationcorner1837 2 жыл бұрын

It generally is easier because you're provided with an environment where you meet a lot of people, and very often , the same people on a continual basis.

@manuelbaeza9396 19 күн бұрын

11:40 sheriff of good times. This is the job of the leader, ceo or anyone who is in charge. If you don't know your people, change that.

@leslieseymour4586 Ай бұрын

What if you have decided that being the Sheriff is just exhausting. I find being the Sheriff leaves me feeling under appreciated. I decided that if they were my friends - people who enjoyed my company - they would reach out and not leave the responsibility up to me.

@zuzanahronikcmacsca8442 2 жыл бұрын

What if I am always the one to reach out. I often feel like I don't have anyone to check on me.

@jaspergabriels8933 2 жыл бұрын

this is my biggest issue for asome time now feeling so lonely and it's like i can't connect with other people or just too superficial and they don't feel the connection with me.... even i have alot of interests etc. BUt i think also trough my autism i have problems too read people and relate on what they saying. I wish i had a big group of guys where i can do cool things with though because it makes you really fucked inside

@richardhall7543 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I wonder about the power of belief. If I believe that “the quality of my life depends on the quality of my relationships” maybe when I’m by myself and not distracted by other activities my brain goes, hang on, you’re not doing relationships, your quality of life isn’t there, and bang i feel lonely.

@CelinaAllik 2 жыл бұрын

relatable

@Larry21924 5 ай бұрын

Such high-quality content! I recently enjoyed a similar book, and it was a real game-changer. "The Art of Meaningful Relationships in the 21st Century" by Leo Flint

@ScienceOfPeople 5 ай бұрын

Oh so interesting, thanks for sharing!

@davidwhitcher1972 5 ай бұрын

Are you suggesting to try to start conversations by asking personal questions? Asking mundain questions seems like a good way to guage interest.

@Pharaoh_The_Great 2 жыл бұрын

Damn it’s lonely people out there in this world filled with billions of people?? That’s crazy. I think people choose to be lonely and stuck in their head a lot.