What To Do If a Friend Has Different Beliefs or Opinions
“Some of my friends have different beliefs and opinions, and it’s made it really hard for me to feel close to them. Seeing their posts on Facebook and getting into … Read more
Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
10 Clubs For Adults To Make New Friends
“I just moved to a new city and am trying to make friends. What are some of the different types of social clubs for young adults I could look into? … Read more
How to Make Eye Contact Naturally (Without Being Awkward)
“I want to show people I am interested during a conversation without making them uncomfortable. How do I maintain eye contact with someone I’m talking to without being creepy or … Read more
How To End A Text Conversation (Examples For All Situations)
For many, texting has become the new normal. The average American now sends or receives an average of 94 texts per day, and many young people rely almost exclusively on … Read more
How To Be More Social In College (Even If You’re Shy)
“I recently started college. I’m still working part-time and living at home to save money. I am a little shy and have had a hard time making friends in my … Read more
12 Tips For When Your Friend is Mad at You and Ignoring You
“I think I accidentally hurt my best friend by not inviting her out with a group of our mutual friends, and now she’s giving me the silent treatment. I don’t … Read more
10 Signs You’re Outgrowing Your Friends (& What to Do)
“After graduating college a few years ago, I feel like I don’t have a lot in common anymore with my friends. They want to party, drink, and go out to … Read more
How to Set Boundaries With Friends (If You’re Too Nice)
“I have needy friends who expect a lot from me, and sometimes it’s draining. How do I set boundaries with my friends, and what if I have friends who don’t … Read more
How To Make Friends After 50
“I spent most of my life working and raising kids, and I’m now preparing to be a retired empty nester. I would love to get out, meet people my age, … Read more
How To Make Friends in the US (When Relocating)
“I am a university student from Germany and have just come to the US. I am hoping to meet some like-minded people and make friends, but not sure how to. … Read more
How To Text Someone You Haven’t Talked to in a Long Time
“I want to reach out and start a conversation with someone I haven’t spoken to in a while, but I don’t want it to be awkward. Should I send a … Read more
How To Get Over Losing A Best Friend
“My best friend and I got into an argument, and since then, they won’t return my texts or calls. Recently I saw them at a party, and they pretended I … Read more
How to Deal With a Friend Moving Away
“Recently, my best friend moved away for a job. All my friends from college moved away after we graduated, so she was my only friend in this city, besides a … Read more
How to Make Female Friends (As a Woman)
If you have difficulty making platonic female friends, understanding how women interact with each other can help you figure out why and what you can do differently. Whether you are … Read more
How To Be Friends With An Introvert
“I have an introverted friend who seems to like spending time with me, but he’s pretty quiet. Sometimes I’m not sure whether I’m making him uncomfortable because I can be … Read more
How to Introduce Yourself in College (as a Student)
Starting college can be exciting, overwhelming—and scary. Meeting and getting to know new people on campus is one of the best ways to feel more comfortable and at ease from … Read more
How to Make a Conversation Not Awkward
Do you not know what to say when a conversation gets awkward or tense? Do you wish you knew how to join a conversation without making it awkward? When awkward … Read more
How to Overcome Trust Issues with Friends
Do you have a hard time maintaining friendships or feel like you have no close or ‘real’ friends? Do you doubt the sincerity of your friends and if so, do … Read more
How to Find Things in Common With Someone
There is a natural attraction that pulls together people with similar interests, beliefs, and lifestyles.[1, 2] These similarities create a chemistry that makes it easier to form friendships and close … Read more
How To Join An Existing Group Of Friends
Making friends can be hard, especially when you are trying to find your way into an existing friend group. When it feels like everyone in a group has a strong … Read more