Can she be my new BFF?
Sometimes we can make new friends without even realizing what we’re doing. A conversation gets started and the next thing you know, BAM, that girl who sits next to you in homeroom is your new BFF. But sometimes, it’s not so easy. And that’s where this amazing new Smart Girls advice comes in.
Whether you’ve just moved somewhere new, transferred to a different school or are just looking to expand your social life, you’ve probably wondered about making new friends at some point. Good news: Amy Poehler is here to help you! Okay, well, she’s not here, because if she were I probably wouldn’t be writing this because I would be too busy fan-girling out. But she’s here in spirit, via YouTube.
The newest episode of Ask Amy has arrived and this one is all about how to make new friends. As usual, Amy gives us tons of great advice. For one thing, be yourself. And, yeah, I’m sure that’s what you always hear – but Amy goes into why reinventing yourself, like a lot of people try to do when they go somewhere new, isn’t also necessary.
Amy also points out that you don’t necessarily need to go out there and make a group of 20 new besties. Sometimes, you only need one new friend who can open tons of doors to new experiences and other new people. When you focus on only meeting one new person rather than a bunch of new people, you’re putting a lot less pressure on yourself.
But my favorite part of this video is when Amy talks about how making friends is a lifelong thing – she’s constantly making new friends, even at the age of 41. I feel like sometimes we all think that we’ve only got a few shots at making good friends – like in high school or college, that’s it. But as Amy points out, you can make new friends your whole life. Sounds so sweet… and true!
Check out the advice for yourself:
Are you currently having trouble making new friends? What are your tips for meeting new friends? What question do you wish you could ask Amy? Tell me in the comments!