Making friends in general can feel more awkward as time goes on, but the same basic principles apply as for when children are establishing new relationships. Shared interests and proximity can aid new friendships, and being kind, and taking care with our conversations, rather than risking a joke at someone else’s expense, can go a long way. Taking the time and energy to meet up and engage in mutual experiences is important; and also, possibly counter-intuitively, asking for help. Reciprocal asking for help with problems or with practical things can build relationships and indicate trust, so as
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