How to Make Friends in College
Collaborating authors: Rob Danzman, NCC, LPC, LMHC, Alexander R. Daros, Ph.D., C.Psych., Krystal M. Lewis, Ph.D. This guide is intended to help you as a student make friends throughout your … Read more
Apps and websites for making friends that actually work
There are many apps and websites for making new friends, but which are the best? In this list, we’re going through them and their pros and cons. We only cover … Read more
20 tips to loosen up around people
Scientifically reviewed by Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.
“I often feel tense and nervous around people. Because I’m soo uptight, it’s hard for me to enjoy socializing. How can I loosen up?” – Jan It’s common to feel … Read more
23 tips to bond with someone
Scientifically reviewed by Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.
“How can I learn to be better at bonding with people? I want to be able to form deeper connections and make closer friends.” – Blake There have been lots … Read more
21 tips to be more fun and less boring to be around
Scientifically reviewed by Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.
“I feel like I bore people. I want to be more fun and interesting to be around.” – Gabriel In this guide, we’ll talk about why we sometimes come off … Read more
Good Small Talk Questions
Approaching new people can be quite scary. By opening up, we make ourselves vulnerable. Small talk is a great way to “test the grounds”, so to speak. It’s useful for … Read more
Why don’t I have any friends? 27 reasons and what to do about it
“Why can’t I make friends? It feels like no one likes me, and I’ve realized that as an adult, it’s way harder than it was before college.” – Kim Here … Read more
210 questions to ask friends
Whether your goal is to learn something new, deepen the bond with a friend or just have an interesting conversation, it can be hard to come up with questions to … Read more
22 tips to make small talk
The phrase “small talk” sounds like it doesn’t mean much, so it can’t be hard. The truth is, it’s a skill, and it takes practice to be good at it. … Read more
14 ways to be less self-conscious
Scientifically reviewed by Ilene Strauss Cohen Ph.D.
When I was younger, I often felt self-conscious and socially awkward. In fact, one of the reasons I wanted to become a Behavioral Scientist was to be better socially. If … Read more
20 ways to be social as an introvert
What do you do if socializing exhausts you? What if your introversion makes you or shy or socially anxious? Here’s how to meet people if you’re an introvert. The advice … Read more
21 ways to be more likable & 4 things that sabotage your likability
In this guide, we’ll talk about how to be a more likable and friendly person. Being likable is an interesting challenge, in that trying to get people to like you … Read more
21 ways to make friends in a new city
When I first moved to New York, I realized the most important question I had to answer was, “How do I make friends in a new city?” After lots of … Read more
How to Build Rapport
Rapport is critical to be able to connect with people and build relationships. In its essence, rapport is about picking up on and making our similarities with someone more apparent. … Read more
19 signs of a toxic friendship
In this guide, we’ll go through the warning signs of Toxic People (TP). A toxic person is someone who doesn’t take responsibility for their feelings or problems. The fallout from … Read more
222 questions to ask to get to know someone
Here’s a set of questions you can ask to get to know someone. The guide starts with casual questions that are fitting for an acquaintance or someone you just met. … Read more
How to be more talkative
As an introvert, being talkative didn’t come naturally to me. It was something I had to learn as an adult. This is how I went from quiet and sometimes shy … Read more
How to be more articulate
Here’s how to be more articulate when speaking in everyday conversation. This guide will help you formulate your thoughts and improve your vocabulary. I’ve geared the advice in this guide … Read more
29 Ways to Make Friends as an Adult
When I was 29, I moved to a new city where I didn’t know anyone. I made several close friends using the strategies I share in this article. We’ve written … Read more
How to talk to strangers – 20 tips
Being an introvert I usually felt awkward or off talking to strangers. Especially in extrovert environments like parties or bars. Thousands of interactions later, this is what I’ve learned. 1. … Read more