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“I Have No Friends”: 31 Of The Best Ways To Attract New People Into Your Life

Friendships can be difficult relationships to cultivate, especially when you're an adult.

Our tightly-packed schedules and the transient nature of society doesn't allow enough time to build a friendship past an acquaintance level.

People come into your life who you consider good friends at the time, but often friendships fade once whatever brought you together ends.

Maybe you meet at work and become close, but once one of you moves on, the friendship goes too.

Or, perhaps you move to a new city and leave behind a lot of contacts without staying in touch.

Research has shown a decline in social connectedness over the past twenty years, and loneliness now represents one of the main reasons that people seek counseling.

This means you're not the only one struggling with having no friends.

75 Of The Most Meaningful Thinking Of You Quotes

by Barrie Davenport

Is there a special someone in your life who is constantly on your mind and in your heart?

Maybe you have a friend or family member occupying your thoughts who is going through a difficult time or who is far away from you.

The people you care about the most have no idea how often you think about them with love, longing, concern, gratitude, or compassion.

They don't know about those moments in the middle of a workday or the middle of the night when you relive a happy memory or wonder where they are and what they are doing.

If you'd like your loved ones to know how much they are on your mind — or if you just need some comfort or inspiration for yourself — these 45 “thinking of you quotes” are curated just for you.

You can use them . . .

In a card or letter to your loved one.
At the end of a text or email.
To print on a coffee mug, keychain, or some other keepsake item.
To write down in your own journal or diary.
To commit to memory as a reminder of your loved one.

Active Vs. Passive Listening: What’s The Difference?

by Barrie Davenport

They’re maintaining eye-contact and nodding slightly now and then. But are they really listening? Do they understand what you’re saying? Do they even care?

This person is a textbook passive listener. You’re getting no real feedback from them.

If you’ve ever asked the question, “Why is active listening so important?” it’s “conversations” like this one that answers it.

You want more than a sounding board. You want real engagement.

So, what does active listening look like? And is it always better?

Does He Like You or Not? 15 Foolproof Ways to Know if a Sagittarius Man Is Falling For You

by Ron Clendenin

couple sitting on sofa laughing Signs a Sagittarius Man Has Feelings for You

Has that Sagittarius guy you’ve been seeing been giving you mixed signals lately?

One minute, he seems totally into you, and the next, he’s acting distant.

Sound familiar? Well, don’t stress.

With their naturally independent and aloof nature, a Sagittarius man is hard to figure out when it comes to his feelings for you.

But there are some key signs to look for that he's secretly crushed out on you.

If You Get Attached To People Easily, Here’s Why and 7 Things You Can Do About It

by Barrie Davenport

Have you ever wondered, “Why do I get attached to people so easily?”

You meet someone new, and you hit it off immediately.

You have great chemistry, and you can't stop thinking about them.

You're definitely attracted to them, but it goes beyond that.

They are kind, funny, and just overall enjoyable to be around.

You find yourself wanting to spend more and more time with them.

Before you know it, you're attached.

And I don't mean just emotionally attached – you're head-over-heels in love with this person, and you can't imagine your life without them.

If this sounds familiar, you might question why you get attached to people so quickly.