On Making New Friends: I’ve moved across state lines six times in my adult life and, while I have not always done a great job at maintaining friendships or even thoughtfully ending those that I have outgrown, I gradually learned how to take my most significant friendships with me so that they survive across time, space, geography, and life stages. I have also prioritized building new relationships to establish community wherever I live. I’ve learned a lot along the way, especially after mourning friendships that were painful to release, and have tried to use that knowledge to keep the people I value in my life.
How to Make Friends and Keep Them Close
How to Make Friends and Keep Them Close
How to Make Friends and Keep Them Close
On Making New Friends: I’ve moved across state lines six times in my adult life and, while I have not always done a great job at maintaining friendships or even thoughtfully ending those that I have outgrown, I gradually learned how to take my most significant friendships with me so that they survive across time, space, geography, and life stages. I have also prioritized building new relationships to establish community wherever I live. I’ve learned a lot along the way, especially after mourning friendships that were painful to release, and have tried to use that knowledge to keep the people I value in my life.