Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: How to prove yourself
• Method 2 of 3: Introducing
• Method 3 of 3: Qualities of a True Friend
• Tips
• Warnings

True friendship is one of the deepest feelings that arise between people. A true friend is always with you both in joy and in sorrow. He will laugh and cry with you, and if necessary, he will get you out of prison. Here are some ideas to help you find that special person.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: How to prove yourself

1. 1 Take the initiative. If it's time to find a real friend, you can't afford to be lazy. A true friend will not miraculously appear on your doorstep, so a little effort is required from you. Take the search for a true friend into your own hands and start connecting with people.
   • Stop waiting for others to do all the work for you. Collect them and ask if you can go to the event with them, or if you can organize one yourself.
   • Don't be afraid to appear hopeless and needy. Focus on yourself and your goal. If, in the end, the above method works, who will remember your problems?
2. 2 Meet new people. You can't make friends by constantly sitting at home alone in the evenings. You need to constantly act, so force yourself to go out and at home and meet as many people as possible. At first, you will feel a little uncomfortable, but your efforts will not be in vain.
   • One of the easiest ways is to find a new friend with the help of an existing one. Go to a party or social event. Let your friend give you advice.
   • You can meet people by study or by interests. As a rule, friends have common interests, so the people you meet at school or in a circle are potential applicants for your friend's place.
   • Meet people at work. Perhaps you have a work colleague with whom you are acquaintance, but you have never had fun together. It's time to do it.
   • Meet people online. There are certain biases about dating online, but it's actually a great way to meet. Blogs, social media, and forum comments are great socialization techniques.
3. 3 Don't take everything that happens to heart. When you first meet people, you might find them very callous. It may seem that they are not interested and do not want to make an effort on themselves. It seems to you that you got along, but nothing is heard from your new acquaintance. Finding a true friend takes a long time.
4. 4 Don't be too demanding. Communicate sincerely with your new acquaintance when you meet. If you're trying to befriend someone, being selective isn't the best strategy. Your first priority is to get to know as many people as possible, so be honest with your interlocutors.
   • Even if you meet a person with whom you think you have nothing in common, talk to him and give him a chance.
   • You will never be able to recognize a true friend at first sight. You need to get to know the person first, so take every chance!
5. 5 Be persistent. If at the first publication your hopes were not justified, do not despair! People need to be given a little time to get excited, so a second and third meeting with the same person tends to go much better than the first.
   • If you are inviting someone to a meeting, do not be discouraged if the person cannot come.If he politely declines, it's not because he doesn't like you. There are still chances. Wait a week or two and then ask for an appointment again.
   • In the case of some people, this number does not work, and this is normal. Imagine that you are preparing for a meeting with a real friend in this way.
6. 6 Be patient. It takes time to get to know a person, especially if you are looking for a soul mate. If you keep going out of the house and meeting different people, eventually you will find someone with whom you can truly communicate.
   • Be realistic. This is especially true of the amount of time that will have to be spent to get to know a person. Of course, you can put all doubts aside when it feels like you have known a person for about ten years, and you only talked with him for ten minutes. This process usually takes longer. Much depends on how often you attend different events.
   • In certain situations, you can quickly make new friends. For example, you went to college, moved to a new city, or became a member of a sports team.

Method 2 of 3: Introducing

1. 1 Start a conversation. The first step towards real friendship is conversation. Find out about your new friend and their interests. As soon as you start discussing an interesting topic, the conversation will flow by itself.
   • Try commenting or asking a general question to break the ice. For example, you might say, "Great party, isn't it?" or "How do you know John?"
   • Try to listen more than talk. Show interest in the other person's words.
   • Find out what your new friend is interested in. If you find something in common, the conversation will become more lively.
2. 2 Find out contact information. If you are hoping for a face-to-face meeting, make sure you exchange contacts before leaving. Contacts are needed if you want to meet with this person again.
   • Find out a phone number or email address, or ask if your conversation partner is on Facebook. The communication method does not matter. The main thing is that you can contact your acquaintance.
   • Make sure you give your new friend your contact information. Maybe you will be invited to have some fun together.
3. 3 Invite the person to a meeting. Many people pass at this very moment. Sure, it's fun to meet people once and then add them to Facebook, but if you're looking for a real friend, you need to move on to the next step and invite the person to the meeting.
   • You don't need to invite a person to a specific meeting. Just ask if he wants to have a drink or go to the beach.
   • Even if you are refused, your interlocutor will be flattered by such a request. Please try again in a week.
4. 4 Accept all invitations. Of course, it is wonderful to plan the meeting yourself, but if you are invited, it is much better. Think of an invitation as a great opportunity to get to know someone or meet new people.
   • Accept all invitations to yourself, even if you were offered to watch a movie that you are not interested in or take up an unloved sport. As soon as you come to the meeting, you will be glad that you tried.
   • You don't want to be considered a couch potato. This is a sure way to ensure that you will not be invited anywhere else.
5. 5 Give the relationship time to grow stronger. Deep and meaningful relationships don't form overnight - they need to be nurtured and given time to grow stronger.
   • Once you have taken the first steps and have accustomed yourself to frequent appearances, return to this habit again and again.
   • To become someone a real friend, you need to meet often, call up, enjoy a pleasant pastime and get to know each other deeper.

Method 3 of 3: Qualities of a True Friend

1. 1 Look for someone to have fun with. You will have a great time with a real friend. You can have fun, laugh, get into trouble and enjoy each other's company.
2. 2 Look for someone who is honest with you. A loyal friend will always be honest with you, no matter the situation, even if it is about something trivial, such as whether a new suit fits well on you. The same goes for the significant moments in your life. For example, you find that your loved one is cheating on you. A true friend will never keep you in the dark.
3. 3 Look for someone who is devoted to you. A true friend is always loyal to you. It does not matter at all where you are at the moment. He will be there, despite his disagreement with your decisions. A true friend will stand up for you like no other.
4. 4 Look for a reliable person. You can trust your friend at any time; he will feed your cat when you are on vacation and keep your most intimate secrets.
5. 5 Look for someone you trust. A true friend is there for you when you need him; he will share with you both joy and sorrow. Real friends will answer your phone calls. They agree to a date with four. They will not leave leaving you in distress.
6. 6 Look for someone to support you. A true friend supports you and your goals. He will not try to change you, put you in an uncomfortable position, or keep you from fulfilling your desires. He will inspire you to be better.

Tips

• Show your personality! Don't pretend you like something and don't be who you are not. Don't lie just to impress the person.
• Friendship cannot be forced.
• True friendship can hardly be overestimated. It is a gift when you are connected with another person. Don't force anyone or try to build a friendship with someone you don't like. But if you find a real friend, keep him!
• Show yourself! Nobody will offer you to meet if nothing is known about you. Do you like the Switchfoot group? Wear a matching T-shirt. Or maybe you like Buffy? Show it. Now the idea is clear to you.

Warnings

• If you are chatting online, never try to meet someone in real life. The exception is when you are absolutely sure that the actions of your acquaintance are legal. This is very difficult to determine, so be extremely careful. You don't need to make an appointment right away. Wait at least a year. If you do decide to meet, make an appointment in a public secured location. Also bring a trusted friend with you.
• You cannot provide personal information on the Internet.