Making Friends as an Adult for Dummies - by Rebecca Greene (Paperback)

About the Book

"'Making Friends as an Adult' helps you overcome the challenges of building friendships, forming new bonds, and meeting new people. First, you'll learn what your friendship needs are and decide what kind of friends you'd like to meet. Then you'll get concrete advice for building a new social circle, turning acquaintances into good friends, and letting go of friendships that just aren't working out. Single or married, parent or childfree, many people face these same challenges. This guide will show you that you aren't alone and will help you discover sustainable ways to overcome loneliness, keep friendships going despite occasional tension, and build your 'family of choice'"--

Book Synopsis

Make lasting friendships at any age

Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies helps you overcome the challenges of building friendships, forming new bonds, and meeting new people. First, you'll learn what your friendship needs are and decide what kind of friends you'd like to meet. Then you'll get concrete advice for building a new social circle, turning acquaintances into good friends, and letting go of friendships that just aren't working out. Single or married, parent or childfree, many people face these same challenges. This Dummies guide will show you that you aren't alone and will help you discover sustainable ways to overcome loneliness, keep friendships going despite occasional tension, and build your "family of choice."

• Assess your friendship needs and learn how to find people who would make good friends
• Gain the communication skills to resolve conflict in new and existing platonic relationships
• Overcome your fear of rejection and learn to politely end friendships that aren't working
• Learn to be a good friend and deepen the friendships you build

Make friends after retirement, relocation, extended isolation--or just because friends are nice to have. Making Friends as an Adult For Dummies is the judgment-free book that makes it easy.

From the Back Cover

Build your social circle, the easy way

Making friends as an adult can be tricky. This book breaks down the reasons why friendship becomes more elusive in adulthood. Maybe you can't find the time to form new friendships, or maybe social anxiety plays a role. Whatever your situation, this practical For Dummies guide has tips and advice for attracting new friends into your life and deepening the social connections you already have. Ate every stage of your life's journey, strong friendships are essential. This book shows you how to start palling around.

Inside...

• Finding friends at any age
• Going from acquaintance to friend
• Being more approachable
• Having realistic expectations
• Assessing your friendship needs
• Navigating friendship conflict
• Making small talk
• Building community

About the Author

Rebecca Greene, MSW, LMSW, is a mental health therapist in group practice and a self-help author. She received her MSW degree from The Catholic University of America. She helps people of all ages develop healthier friendships and overcome friendship challenges. Rebecca speaks and writes regularly on the topics of friendship, social skills, and mental health.