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• Part 1 of 3: Express your interest
• Part 2 of 3: Hang out with someone you've met
• Part 3 of 3: Deepening your relationship

Relationships are an important part of a human life. Friends, loves, co-workers, or even someone you've just met can make you feel connected and feel the desire to get to know that person better. But it can be difficult to figure out the best way to deepen a relationship without appearing too eager or rushed. By expressing your interest and opening up to the other, you can deepen the relationship with someone and get to know that person better.

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Part 1 of 3: Express your interest

1. Start a conversation. Conversation is one of the best ways to get to know someone better. Getting someone's attention by talking can convey the message that you would like to get to know them better.
   • Use a variety of tools to start your conversation. You can contact the person by sending a text message or e-mail. In principle, keep this light and ask questions that the other person can respond to. For example, you could walk up to the person and say, "Hey Sara, your presentation today was very good, especially the design. How did you do that? "If you want to text or email the other person, you could write," Great presentation, Sara! Am interested in how you did the design - could you teach me how you put this together? "
   • Forget to keep it casual and not touch on personal topics. Not only are personal topics suitable when you know the person better, but sometimes someone can start to think that you are trying to pick up on them.
2. Show the best of yourself. Someone is more likely to want to get to know you if you are positive and confident. This shows that you respect yourself - and your friendship.
   • Have a neat appearance without overdoing it. Wear clean clothes, comb your hair, and avoid too much makeup or lotion. That way you make it clear that you are approachable and want to get to know the other person better.
   • Stay positive and encouraging. While everyone has a bad day every now and then, no one likes to be around someone who is always negative and down. If you are having a bad day, please report it and say something like, "But now we are here talking quietly and I am really happy to be able to leave this day behind."
3. Be friendly. Everyone likes to associate with confident people who feel good about themselves. Being positive, kind, friendly, and open with the person you'd like to get to know better can help you attract that person.
   • Maintain eye contact with the other person and use open body language to show that you are interested and friendly. Smile, turn your body towards the other and your head towards the other.
   • Don't talk negatively about other people, as this can turn off the person you would like to get to know better. Negative comments can make someone wonder, "What will they say about me when I'm not around?"
4. Be patient. Getting to know someone can take a long time. By gradually interacting with the person more often, you show respect and interest. That way, each of you can show your true and complete personality, which can ultimately lead to a strong friendship.

Part 2 of 3: Hang out with someone you've met

1. Talk about your interests. Talk about what kinds of things interest each of you. Knowing what someone likes or dislikes makes it possible to tune in better to that person's personality.
   • Pay attention to comments about the other's interests and incorporate them into your conversations. This can stimulate further conversations and help you learn more about the other. It can also lead to the fact that you can undertake activities together, which in turn helps to deepen your relationship. For example, "Did you just say you like Vietnamese food? I've never tried that - what are some of your favorite foods? "
   • Ask questions about the other person's interests. For example, if you want to get to know the person sitting next to you, say something like, "I see you have a nice picture on your desk. Where did you take it? "
   • State your own interests during a conversation. This allows the other person to get to know you better, and you indicate that you are interested in a conversation. Consider using his or her interests as a way to introduce yours. For example, if you are talking about food, you could say something like, "I like to try new dishes and I don't really know Mexican cuisine very well." Can you tell us a bit more about that, and what kinds of dishes you like? "
2. Keep your attention on the other. In order to address someone's interests and personality, you have to listen carefully and pay attention to what the person says and does. This shows your interest and it is also an entrance to start a conversation or to make a proposal to do something together.
   • Talk about both serious and light-hearted topics to get a better sense of someone's personality. For example, talk about something like pets for lighter topics. You could say, "What kind of dog do you have or would you like to get?" Limit the more serious topics to non-controversial ones so that you don't accidentally offend the person. You could say, "The race for president in the U.S. has become quite nasty, don't you think? "
   • Ask questions about what the other person is saying to make it clear that you would like to get to know him or her better.
   • Try to notice something striking about the other person and compliment him or her on it. This is also a great way to keep a conversation going and show your interest in the person. For example, you could say, "Your ability to handle things that come your way is really impressive! How do you do that with such ease? "
   • Watch someone's habits. Does the person always keep doors open for others? This shows that the person is polite and considerate.
3. Stay independent. You may be tempted to spend a lot of time together if you've gotten to know someone and become friends, but it's important to maintain your independence. This shows respect to the person - and yourself - and can help you get to know your friend's personality better.
   • Keep giving your opinion, which can lead to more meaningful conversations. Show the other person that you are capable of developing an opinion. Meaningful exchanges of ideas and conversations keep a friendship fresh.
   • Don't make yourself too available. This indicates that you are not a stickler, and that you also know how to maintain other relationships.
4. Spend time together. One of the best ways to get to know someone better is to do different activities together. This shows you from new aspects of the person's life or personality and also shows your interest in deepening the relationship.
   • For example, start with something you both enjoy. For example, suggest eating at a restaurant that you have both wanted to try for some time. You can also cook together.
   • Adjust the time you spend with the other person according to how well you know the person. For example, it is better not to book a vacation together if you have only known the person for a few months. Instead, consider going out for a day together and doing something you both enjoy.
5. Accept the positive and the negative. Nobody has a one-dimensional personality. Part of getting to know someone is realizing that there are positive and negative aspects to them. By taking the pros and cons into account, you can get to know the other person better and forge a strong relationship.
   • Make every time you interact as positive as possible. Start conversations with good news or something positive that happened to you. This can relax the atmosphere, allowing you or the other person to touch on negative topics that can shed more light on their personality.
   • If your friend seems to be having a bad day, show understanding. No person is immune to negative events, and paying attention to how the person deals with them can help you get to know him or her better. If you wish, you can discuss with them what is bothering the person and then offer your help.

Part 3 of 3: Deepening your relationship

1. Show the person that you are interested. It doesn't hurt to tell someone that you would like to get to know them better, as a friend, or that you have romantic feelings for the person. For example, during a regular conversation, say, `` I love talking to you and I hope we can build our friendship further in the future. '' Make sure to indicate the platonic aspect of it with the words `` our friendship, '' so that you don't confused. If you have romantic feelings for the other person, state this clearly. You could say, "We've spent a lot of time together, and I've noticed that my feelings for you have evolved beyond a regular friendship. I hope you feel the same way, but I understand if you don't. "These kinds of statements show interest without overwhelming the person with expectations.
2. Share information and feelings. When you've gotten to know the other person better, you can share more personal things and talk about your feelings. This shows the other person that you want to get to know him or her better and helps create a bond of trust between the two of you.
   • Don't share information or feelings that are too personal. Keep what you want to say in line with how well you know the other person. For example, don't talk about your sex life and don't ask about the other's. This type of information is something that is best shared within very close friendships, and not with someone you want to get to know better. Instead, share little things like, "I have to go under surgery for my knee soon," or "My husband just got a promotion, but his company expects us to move."
3. Invite the person to join friends. In many cases, your friends can provide an interesting perspective on someone you want to get to know better.Having someone participate in group activities with your other friends gives you the opportunity to see how the person interacts with different people or even other characteristics of his or her personality.
   • Don't forget to tailor your invitation to how well you know the person. For example, don't invite someone over to a cocktail night if you've just met them. Instead, invite the person to dinner with friends, which gives each person a chance to chat and get to know each other better.
4. Spend more time together. As you and the person get to know each other better, consider spending more time together. By seeing each other regularly or going on holiday together you can get to know someone very well.
   • Consider an actual "date", such as dinner or cocktails. This allows you to start a conversation with each other or discuss things that are going on in your life.
   • Plan days out or vacations together. Being close to the person on a relaxed journey can really get to know someone better. Remember, it's okay to make some time for yourself on vacation as well.