why is making friends so hard?

here's what it actually takes to build meaningful friendships. a thread 🤍 step 1: are you meeting people in general?

start going to things.

events, parties, sports teams, clubs, community groups, classes, discussions. don’t be picky. try to meet one person per event.

get comfortable getting out of your comfort zone!

smile, be open, be genuinely curious, follow-up when you vibe with someone.

Most gatherings fall flat, and it’s deepening the loneliness crisis.

Priya Parker’s best-seller, The Art of Gathering, compiles years of research on effective gatherings.

I put together the key takeaways to make your next gathering more meaningful & memorable.👇 Gatherings are people coming together for:

“One meeting, one moment of your life, that will never happen again.”

Includes:
- Work meetings
- Birthday parties
- Weddings
- Celebrations
- Conferences
- Funerals
- Tournaments
- Family reunions
- Book clubs
- Friend meetups
- etc.