Improving Friendships

Moving a relationship from the acquaintance to the friend stage can be intimidating, but it might be as simple as inviting someone out to have coffee. Expand your friendship-building repertoire with these simple tips.

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How to Become Friends With Someone (Fast)

David A. Morin

210 Questions to Ask Friends (For All Situations)

David A. Morin

23 Tips to Bond With Someone (And Form a Deep Connection)

David A. Morin

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346 This or That Questions to Ask Your Friends

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

What Makes a True Friend? 26 Signs to Look For

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

40 Free or Cheap Things to Do With Friends for Fun

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

How to Tell if People Don’t Like You (Signs to Look For)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

25 Signs to Tell Fake Friends From Real Friends

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Got the Silent Treatment From a Friend? How to Respond to It

Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

61 Fun Things to Do in the Winter With Friends

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

9 Signs It’s Time to Stop Reaching Out to a Friend

Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

How to Tell a Friend They Hurt You (With Tactful Examples)

Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

101 Best Friend Bucket List Ideas (for any Situation)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

16 Thank You Messages for Friends (Thoughtful & Meaningful)

Kirsty Britz, M.A.

How to Support a Struggling Friend (In Any Situation)

Kirsty Britz, M.A.

12 Ways to Impress Your Friends (According to Psychology)

Kirsty Britz, M.A.

100 Jokes to Tell Your Friends (And Make Them Laugh)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

156 Birthday Wishes For Friends (For Any Situation)

SocialSelf Editor Team

Why Friends Don’t Keep in Touch (Reasons Why & What to Do)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

74 Fun Things to Do With Friends in Summer

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

61 Fun Things to Do With Your Best Friend

SocialSelf Editor Team

How To Be Vulnerable With Friends (And Become Closer)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

133 Questions to Ask About Yourself (For Friends or BFF)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

12 Fun Things to Do with Friends Online

Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

173 Questions to Ask Your Best Friend (To Get Even Closer)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

How To Convince A Friend To Go To Therapy

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Tired of Always Initiating With Friends? Why & What to Do

Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

How To Comfort A Friend (With Examples of What to Say)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

73 Fun Things To Do With Friends (For Any Situation)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

How To Fix a Broken Friendship (+ Examples of What to Say)

Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

Feeling Rejected by Your Friends? How To Deal With It

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

How to Overcome Jealousy in a Friendship

Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

10 Sorry Messages For a Friend (To Mend a Broken Bond)

Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

What To Do When Your Best Friend Has Another Best Friend

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

What To Do If a Friend Has Different Beliefs or Opinions

Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

How To Reconnect With A Friend (With Message Examples)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

How To Deal With A Friend Who Is Always Busy (With Examples)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Disappointed in Your Friend? Here’s How to Deal With It

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

12 Tips For When Your Friend is Mad at You and Ignoring You

Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

How to Set Boundaries With Friends (If You’re Too Nice)

Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

How To Be Honest With Your Friends (With Examples)

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

How to Get Closer to Your Friends

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

How to Overcome Trust Issues with Friends

Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

How To Not Be Clingy With Friends

Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

How to Avoid Forcing a Friendship

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Feeling Disconnected From Friends? Reasons And Solutions

Hailey Shafir, M.Ed, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS

What To Do If You Have Boring Friends

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

How To Deal With Flaky Friends

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

How to Keep and Maintain Friendships (With Practical Examples)

David A. Morin

How To Keep In Touch With Friends

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

“I’m Losing Friends” — SOLVED

Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

Why Do People Stop Talking To Me? — SOLVED

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Why Don’t People Like Me – Quiz

Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

Why Can’t I Keep Friends?

Nicole Arzt, M.S., L.M.F.T.

How to Make Real Friends (And Not Just Acquaintances)

Natalie Watkins, M.Sc

“No One Likes Me” — Reasons Why and What to Do About It

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

What to do if you’re spending too much time with a friend

David A. Morin

When friends only talk about themselves and their problems

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

How do you keep in touch with a friend without a good reason?

Viktor Sander B.Sc., B.A.

Turning People You Like Into Close Friends (Without Being Try-Hard)

David A. Morin