6 Things to Keep in Mind When You’re Trying to Make New Friends
âNo person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.â ~Alice Walker
When I was young, I never actively wanted friends, probably because I didn’t know the benefits of having strong friendships. I got along fine in my social circle in high school, in part because I could translate Latin more quickly than my classmates, which was helpful to some of them, and because I was pleasant enough.
I wasnât going to get on anyoneâs nerves, at least not on purpose. In fact, I was so careful not to be a bother to anyone …