Nurturing friendship

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Once out of college, you really have to ‘make the first move’ to have valuable friendships outside office and extended family. Just limiting yourself to your own world and then saying “but no one talks to me” does not help.

During my freelancing days, when I worked from home, there were very few people I met. Some people are okay being on their own, and there is nothing wrong with it – unless they feel it’s not happening. And I felt it did not work out for me. I wanted friends beyond the usual – hi, hello conversations but was plain lazy to be proactive. 

Here are a few tips on nurturing friendships:

• Strike a conversation
• Never say a no: for coffee, a walk, a party etc
• Exchange views on marriage, current affairs, love, hobbies, places to visit, restaurants etc 
• Reciprocate