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How can I meet new people to be my friends?

Katie Styzek
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Katie Styzek is a Professional School Counselor for Chicago Public Schools. Katie earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She served as a middle school mathematics, science, and social studies teacher for three years prior to becoming a counselor. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from DePaul University and an MA in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. Katie holds an Illinois School Counselor Endorsement License (Type 73 Service Personnel), an Illinois Principal License (formerly Type 75), and an Illinois Elementary Education Teaching License (Type 03, K – 9). She is also Nationally Board Certified in School Counseling from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

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Try joining extracurricular groups so you can meet people who have similar interests as you.

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It takes me a year or two to make real friends. What do I do to make real friends quickly?

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Act more open to invitations and be open to sharing things about yourself.

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How can I make new friends and eventually become good friends with someone?

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These days, even just saying "hi" to someone is a bit of a challenge, so you should always start the conversation with a compliment. People love being complimented, so saying a simple "I like your shoes. Where'd you get them?" could start an easy conversation. To become good friends with them, ask them some things about themselves and get to know them.

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I met a new bestie last week. She is so special to me. We exchanged mobile numbers. How can our friendship grow and blossom? Because I don't want to lose her.

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Just keep being yourself. If she likes you as a friend for who you are, just keep being that person.

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What do you say that won't seem weird when you first walk up to them? When do you walk up to them?

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Pick a moment when they're not busy with someone else. Compliment them. Just telling them you like their shirt and asking where they got it can start a pleasant conversation.

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