Whether they’re your best gal pals or your co-workers, your friends are people you want to connect with. Usually, it might be natural, but other times you might want to bring it to the next level. So, here are some tips on how to *really* connect with your friends.
Tell a Captivating Story
- Innocent gossiping makes you feel closer to others, according to multiple studies. To become better at it, build intrigue with phrases like, “You’ll never believe what happened next.”
- Include some unusual, tantalizing details about whatever news you’re providing. Those specifications will capture your listeners’ attention and paint a beautiful picture in their mind.
- If you want people to hang onto your every word, animate your body language and tone. Techniques that entice: widening your eyes, lowering your voice, exaggerating your gestures.
Friend Date
Head to an outdoor flea market together on a weekend afternoon. Snack on food from a street vendor, and search the stands for cool art, funky home accessories, and vintage jewelry. Pick up a sweet treat along the way!
Club Health
Belonging to a club can improve your health and well-being. Research suggests it helps relieve stress.
*Bond With Him*
Create a collaborative Spotify playlist and ask him to add songs to it. Since it’s something only the two of you share, it increases intimacy.
