At 40, forming new friendships remains a crucial part of life. A diverse circle of friends spans ages and interests. Authenticity drives genuine connections, and meeting different people enhances personal growth. The journey to better social skills evolved from a loner in high school to a confident individual post-college experiences. A pivotal move to a small town prompted a commitment to avoid loneliness, leading to proactive invitations for coffee or hikes. Acknowledging initial fears, the response to reaching out was overwhelmingly positive, reinforcing the value of authenticity in relationships.
Meeting new people and being exposed to different viewpoints and experiences is something I live for. I enjoy nothing more than getting to know someone and seeing what I can learn from them.
The real turning point was moving from Melbourne to country Victoria three years ago. The town where we live has a population of less than 3,000 people, and I vowed not to be lonely after relocating.
I made it my mission to put myself out there. Whenever I met someone I had something in common with, I'd initiate a catch-up.
I became more blatant about it. I reached out to interesting people and asked, 'Hey, would you like to go for a coffee or a hike?'
Authenticity is the key to forming genuine relationships.
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