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Build your social circle, the easy way
Making friends as an adult can be tricky. This book breaks down the reasons why friendship becomes more elusive in adulthood. Maybe you can't find the time to form new friendships, or maybe social anxiety plays a role. Whatever your situation, this practical For Dummies guide has tips and advice for attracting new friends into your life and deepening the social connections you already have. Ate every stage of your life's journey, strong friendships are essential. This book shows you how to start palling around.
Inside...
- Finding friends at any age
- Going from acquaintance to friend
- Being more approachable
- Having realistic expectations
- Assessing your friendship needs
- Navigating friendship conflict
- Making small talk
- Building community
Build your social circle, the easy way
Making friends as an adult can be tricky. This book breaks down the reasons why friendship becomes more elusive in adulthood. Maybe you can't find the time to form new friendships, or maybe social anxiety plays a role. Whatever your situation, this practical For Dummies guide has tips and advice for attracting new friends into your life and deepening the social connections you already have. Ate every stage of your life's journey, strong friendships are essential. This book shows you how to start palling around.
Inside...
- Finding friends at any age
- Going from acquaintance to friend
- Being more approachable
- Having realistic expectations
- Assessing your friendship needs
- Navigating friendship conflict
- Making small talk
- Building community
Rebecca Greene, MSW, LMSW, is a mental health therapist in group practice and a self-help author. She received her MSW degree from The Catholic University of America. She helps people of all ages develop healthier friendships and overcome friendship challenges. Rebecca speaks and writes regularly on the topics of friendship, social skills, and mental health.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Uncovering the Challenges of Making New Friends as an Adult 5
Chapter 1: Understanding the Challenges of Making Friends 7
Chapter 2: Discovering Why Some People Have a Harder Time Making Friends 23
Chapter 3: Assessing Your Friendship Needs 37
Chapter 4: Manifesting Your Ideal Friend 51
Part 2: Discovering How to Make New Friends 65
Chapter 5: Finding Friends in New Places 67
Chapter 6: Approaching New People 87
Chapter 7: Making Small Talk with New People 109
Chapter 8: Coping with Shyness and Social Anxiety 123
Chapter 9: How to Be Friendlier 135
Chapter 10: Making Deeper Connections with People 155
Chapter 11: Turning Acquaintances into Friends 173
Part 3: Keeping Your Friendships Going 191
Chapter 12: Reaching Out to People 193
Chapter 13: Being a Good Friend 205
Chapter 14: Creating a Sense of Community 227
Part 4: Handling Friendship Foibles 243
Chapter 15: Navigating Common Friendship Challenges 245
Chapter 16: Ending Friendships the Right Way 263
Chapter 17: Identifying What to Do When Making Friends Seems Impossible 283
Chapter 18: Coping with Loneliness 297
Part 5: The Part of Tens 311
Chapter 19: Ten Reasons Why You're Having Trouble Making Friends 313
Chapter 20: The Ten Types of Friends You Really Need 321
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Have a Vibrant Social Life When You Don't Have Friends Yet 331
Index 339
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
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Genre: | Importe |
Rubrik: | Ratgeber |
Thema: | Lebensführung allgemein |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
ISBN-13: | 9781394288458 |
ISBN-10: | 139428845X |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Greene, Rebecca |
Hersteller: | Wiley |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 236 x 191 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | Rebecca Greene |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 09.01.2025 |
Gewicht: | 0,521 kg |
Rebecca Greene, MSW, LMSW, is a mental health therapist in group practice and a self-help author. She received her MSW degree from The Catholic University of America. She helps people of all ages develop healthier friendships and overcome friendship challenges. Rebecca speaks and writes regularly on the topics of friendship, social skills, and mental health.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Uncovering the Challenges of Making New Friends as an Adult 5
Chapter 1: Understanding the Challenges of Making Friends 7
Chapter 2: Discovering Why Some People Have a Harder Time Making Friends 23
Chapter 3: Assessing Your Friendship Needs 37
Chapter 4: Manifesting Your Ideal Friend 51
Part 2: Discovering How to Make New Friends 65
Chapter 5: Finding Friends in New Places 67
Chapter 6: Approaching New People 87
Chapter 7: Making Small Talk with New People 109
Chapter 8: Coping with Shyness and Social Anxiety 123
Chapter 9: How to Be Friendlier 135
Chapter 10: Making Deeper Connections with People 155
Chapter 11: Turning Acquaintances into Friends 173
Part 3: Keeping Your Friendships Going 191
Chapter 12: Reaching Out to People 193
Chapter 13: Being a Good Friend 205
Chapter 14: Creating a Sense of Community 227
Part 4: Handling Friendship Foibles 243
Chapter 15: Navigating Common Friendship Challenges 245
Chapter 16: Ending Friendships the Right Way 263
Chapter 17: Identifying What to Do When Making Friends Seems Impossible 283
Chapter 18: Coping with Loneliness 297
Part 5: The Part of Tens 311
Chapter 19: Ten Reasons Why You're Having Trouble Making Friends 313
Chapter 20: The Ten Types of Friends You Really Need 321
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Have a Vibrant Social Life When You Don't Have Friends Yet 331
Index 339
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2025 |
---|---|
Genre: | Importe |
Rubrik: | Ratgeber |
Thema: | Lebensführung allgemein |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
ISBN-13: | 9781394288458 |
ISBN-10: | 139428845X |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Greene, Rebecca |
Hersteller: | Wiley |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
Maße: | 236 x 191 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | Rebecca Greene |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 09.01.2025 |
Gewicht: | 0,521 kg |