Habits for Your Happily Ever After

How to Make a New Friend as an Adult


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Why did it seem so easy to make friends in kindergarten? And how do you make a new friend now that you’re an adult?

In kindergarten it was easy. Certainly easier. First of all, children that age haven’t yet faced rejection, so they aren’t scared to simply speak their mind, “Want to be my friend?”

Secondly, there were a whole bunch of kids and there was recess. There was a designated time to play with a friend and a host of friends to choose from.

Now that you’re an adult, it feels like there’s never time. And where—WHERE—do I find that pool of people waiting to play? Today, we discuss the role of friendship in your life.

  • You’ll get a practical habit to help you make a new friend
  • And a discussion prompt so that you and your partner can understand the role of friends in your life outside your relationship

Habit for Your Happily Ever After

This week’s habit for your happily ever after is two-fold:

  1. Put yourself into a situation where it’s easier to make a new friend. 
  2. Find a way that’s comfortable for you to take advantage of that situation.

Date Night Discussion

This week I invite you to talk with your partner about friendship. 

Ask your partner who they consider to be good friends? Why does your partner enjoy that person’s or those people’s company? Volunteer the same information, telling your partner about your friends and what they bring to your life.

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Habits for Your Happily Ever AfterBy Rebecca Mullen

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