Zoe Asher
Zoe Asher
This is why you're struggling to make friends (& here's how to fix it)
This is why you're struggling to make friends (& here's how to fix it)
This is why you're struggling to make friends (& here's how to fix it)
Thursday 1st May 2025
Explore five surprising reasons you're struggling to make friends and learn how to overcome them with practical advice.
11 minutes
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Author:
Zoe Asher
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Categories:
Relationships & Community
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Body & Mind
Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Being unapproachable can hinder friendship formation.
- Sharing too much personal information early on can be off-putting.
- Asking open-ended questions fosters better conversations.
- Taking initiative helps build connections faster.
- Believing in your worth as a friend boosts confidence.
"You're still breathing, which means there’s still time to learn how to be a great friend."
Making friends as an adult can feel like solving a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. In this episode of Accidentally Intentional, Zoe Asher tackles the perplexing challenge of forming meaningful friendships, highlighting five common pitfalls that might be holding you back. From being unapproachable due to closed body language or distractions like phones and earbuds, to sharing too much personal information too soon, Zoe explores the subtle barriers we often overlook.
She emphasises the importance of asking open-ended questions to foster engaging conversations, ensuring the other person feels valued and heard. Another hurdle discussed is the tendency to wait for others to make the first move. Zoe encourages you to flip this narrative and take initiative in social interactions. By embodying the qualities you seek in a friend, you pave the way for deeper connections.
Confidence plays a crucial role too; believing in your worth as a friend can transform your approach to relationships. Zoe candidly shares her own struggles with confidence, reminding you that it's a journey many are on together. Through humorous anecdotes and heartfelt advice, this episode offers practical steps to enhance your social life. If you're ready to tackle loneliness and enrich your relationships, Zoe's insights might just be the key you've been searching for.
Why not dive in and discover how these strategies can help you forge lasting friendships?