Connecting with Others

We all know how good it feels to be surrounded by people who understand what you’re saying because they share the same or similar interests. It’s just more fun when you meet and it helps to bond.

What are you looking for in a person or a potential friend?

Friendships have a huge impact on your mental health and happiness. Good friends relieve stress, provide comfort and joy, and prevent loneliness and isolation. However, sometimes it can feel like it’s simply not possible for oneself to connect to others so what are options to meet people with common interests?

• Volunteering can be a great way to help others while also meeting new people and it also helps you to improve your social skills.

• Walk a dog. Dog owners often stop and chat while their dogs sniff or play with each other. If you do not have a dog you can volunteer to walk dogs from a neighbour or a shelter.

• Art galleries or going to lectures can be great possibilities to meet others.

• Libraries, senior centres and health organisations like cancer societies need volunteers

• Join an online book club or art class

• Track down old friends via the internet, maybe someone you liked at school and lost contact with.

What other ways do you find helpful to connect with others?

Making new friends means putting yourself out there, and that can be scary. Some people find it impossible because of betrayal or abuse. If you feel that past traumatic experiences prevent you from connecting to others please reach out for help. A therapist can help you to explore ways to build trust in existing and future friendships.

7cups has online, certified therapists with a paid option. For more information click on link https://www.7cups.com/online-therapy/?ob=1

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