From Project BFF HQ, Terri and Manya riff about ways to make new friends.

We discuss some ideas about how to build a friendship. Find ways to let people know you want to hang out with someone such as telling them you are enjoying hanging out with them.  This may feel uncomfortable as we don't usually have that kind of conversation with our friends, talking about the relationship in the way often happens in romantic relationships.

Also, a key to making new friends is to show up. Be open to friendship, and also make time to do the socializing that builds and maintains friendships.

Did you know?

• The average American trusts only 10 to 20 people.
• It takes 50 hours of socializing to go from acquaintance to casual friends. A total of 90 hours  before someone becomes a "real" friend. And about 200 hours to become a close friend.
• School, works, groups and clubs, and activities we share are some ways that we build those hours.
• Self disclosure makes us more likable.

"Longing for closeness and connection is pervasive. Which suggests that most of us are stumbling through the world pining for companionship that could be easily provided by the lonesome stumblers all around us."

Articles we discuss:
How to Make Friends, According to Science
If You're Wondering Why You've Lost Friends in Adulthood, This is Probably Why

#BeAFriend  

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Thank you for listening.

After much reflection, we have made the difficult decision to shut down Project BFF and the podcast. Our last podcast episode aired on August 23, 2024. We are leaving the podcast live on Buzzsprout through the end of 2024.

We are proud of this podcast and honored to have hosted such amazing and engaging guests.

Our hope is that Project BFF and Friendshipable have inspired you to form new friendships, strengthen existing ones, and encourage others to do the same

Thank you for being a part of our story. The two of us have truly deepened our friendship during this time, and we look forward to new and memorable adventures together in and around New England, which serves as the adopted home for both of us.

With gratitude and friendship,
Manya and Terri

To contact us, you can email Manya at [email protected]