It’s a fact that with age making new friends proves to be more difficult. Do yo feel the same way?
The good news is that there is a great solution. According to Red Magazine and a new study, comedy is the best tool to make new friends. Supposedly, when you make someone laugh (even with a lame joke), it makes people open up and instantly feel more comfortable around you - like an ice breaker. So next time you're up for building a friendship with the new girl from your yoga class, crack a joke or two. There's a second bonus: if they don't laugh at your jokes, they'd make a rubbish friend anyway.
I’m going to test this tonight on a pilates class and see how it works out. Have you made any new friends recently?
P.S: How to get rid of stressful thoughts.
P.P.S: Little laughing challenge.
(Tip via Brigid Moss. Photo via Oregon to Patagonia)
12 comments:
It's funny, my friend Dan and I were just talking on Sunday about how hard it is to make friends when you're older. That's a great tip! Plus I love making people laugh. I'll have to remember this. xo, Katie
I noticed this too. It's mostly because people in my age and I are on different life-paths. I'm not great with jokes but I'll try. thx
So timely-I'm thinking about a big move and I'll need to make new friends in the new place :)
Katie, it's so interesting that after a certain age it's so much harder to open up. Balazs thinks it's because people already formed groups and are comfortable in the set-up they already have - so there is no need for them to open up. Hmm
Anonymous, I'm a terrible with making jokes as well:) Giggle
Jana, good luck on the big move! Where to?
It is so hard to make friends now that I am older. Glad that I am not alone in this! This is a great tip, because it's a lot easier to connect when laughing together!
Happy Tuesday, lady xxx
That's a great tip! and such a simple thing too- laughter. Thanks for sharing!
-DT
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I've just moved to a new city so making new friends is on my mind. This is really helpful thanks. And you're right, it's a lot harder after school/ university etc. x
Chrissy xoxo
My pleasure, DT!
Polly, good luck, sweetie. xoxo
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