<![CDATA[Making Friends]]>Hi there


I found that as I grow older, it is harder for me to make friends.
Even though I have never stopped working, I have found that it takes greater effort, mentally and physically, to strike a conversation to make new friends.

Looking at my kids, I really missed those times when it was \"so easy\"...

:imdrowning:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/29415/making-friendsRSS for NodeSat, 25 Apr 2026 04:26:42 GMTMon, 12 Dec 2011 08:40:58 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Tue, 02 Apr 2019 01:49:21 GMT]]>Get involved in activities where you can meet people and which you enjoy doing so you are not coming across as being fake. It is true that it might take a while and you might face some rejection but if you keep at it you will be successful. You have to take risks in life.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1904563https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1904563Tue, 02 Apr 2019 01:49:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:20:09 GMT]]>The best way to do , first be self confident , believe and love yourself for who you are , then next the easiest thing to do is just greet people and smile a lot , while you greet, they will feel more comfortable they will even ask to hang out with you before you ask them , I practice this a lot in my daily life and it has proven to be more effective than I have ever imagined.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1903194https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1903194Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:20:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:13:57 GMT]]>The schooling years are the best time to bond and form lasting friendships. These are the formation years where a person does not have fixed positions in their minds whether it is in regard to religion, politics or philosophies in life. This is the time when it is possible to build bridges of understanding and trust that could last a lifetime.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898766https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898766Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:13:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:05:33 GMT]]>It’s fun to make a lot of friends but beware of fake friends! They can ruin your life in just a single minute. Learn to also know the people whom you should give your trust to,

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898717https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898717Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:05:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:08:57 GMT]]>There is a famous quote, "too old for new friends’ and no doubt it is really hard to make new friends in our older age but not impossible.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898082https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898082Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:08:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Fri, 08 Feb 2019 03:49:25 GMT]]>Get yourself out there and meet people be yourself and people will love you. Don’t doubt yourself, otherwise people see this lack of confidence in you.You want to come across as confident and friendly.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1897770https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1897770Fri, 08 Feb 2019 03:49:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Fri, 16 Nov 2018 02:42:29 GMT]]>Friends are the critical molders of our life. Being in their company, without realizing we change into a new being. Making friends is healthy! So be friends to all. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1883784https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1883784Fri, 16 Nov 2018 02:42:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Wed, 18 Jul 2018 02:14:04 GMT]]>I think when making friends you just be yourself, if your try to be someone you’re not people can see through this and won’t want anything to do with you, be confident when you;re trying to make friends. Remember try not to act cool because lots of people don’t like that. Try making a lot of friends and make sure they’re good ones! don’t be afraid to approach a group and talk. Be friendly, don’t be friends with someone who you think that’s popular be friends with someone you think you guys have a lot in common with.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1858369https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1858369Wed, 18 Jul 2018 02:14:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Wed, 16 May 2018 20:53:39 GMT]]>It's difficult to find true friends now.

I may look friendly and can be helpful but would be tough to be in my circle of trust.
For me, it is better to have just 1 true friend instead of many \"friends\".
As for newly-made friends, I guess they are also like-minded in a way that we all value our privacy.
My hubby is still my confidante, from my idiosyncrasies to my favourite things. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1848207https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1848207Wed, 16 May 2018 20:53:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Mon, 14 May 2018 07:47:49 GMT]]>

Joanne25:
To have friends you have to be a good friend. You have to make a deliberate effort to spend time together or, if you don't live near each other, to call or write or visit.

Agree. Lost a few good school friends after they left for other countries to work or live. I think it's really hard to maintain long-distance friendships despite having social media. I am also bogged down by the kids so much that I don't try to make the effort any more...

And with newly made friends, if you want to progress to become inner circle friends, they expect you to share every minute detail of your life - eg. hubby, kids, financial status, medical conditions etc - which I am not willing to... if they think you are holding something back, you can't enter the inner circle. Hmm can't I have some privacy? 🤷

So I guess I'll just find new friends when the kids go to the uni... go join some senior citizens corner or something. Better be nicer to parents, hubby and kids for now. 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1847734https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1847734Mon, 14 May 2018 07:47:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Tue, 01 May 2018 03:20:38 GMT]]>To have friends you have to be a good friend. You have to make a deliberate effort to spend time together or, if you don’t live near each other, to call or write or visit.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1845412https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1845412Tue, 01 May 2018 03:20:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Sun, 06 Aug 2017 11:55:53 GMT]]>

daphlau:
Nowadays I make friends with the parents of my children's friends.. Haha..

lol what benefit can you get? :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791845https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791845Sun, 06 Aug 2017 11:55:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 02:35:24 GMT]]>

iceywind88:
kiasumom1:

[quote=\"FishFingers\"]I lost contact with friends from army and JC days,probably because we are mostly married and busy with our own kids.


My only best friend now is my wife haha.

Agree..my only best friend now is my husband...but he is always busy at work...siannn

don't worry. you still have your kids right? your kids can be your friends too :rahrah:[/quote]Never ever ever.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791342https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791342Fri, 04 Aug 2017 02:35:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:59:15 GMT]]>Nowadays I make friends with the parents of my children’s friends… Haha…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791281https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791281Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:59:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:30:24 GMT]]>

kiasumom1:
FishFingers:

I lost contact with friends from army and JC days,probably because we are mostly married and busy with our own kids.


My only best friend now is my wife haha.

Agree..my only best friend now is my husband...but he is always busy at work...siannn

don't worry. you still have your kids right? your kids can be your friends too :rahrah:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1790827https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1790827Wed, 02 Aug 2017 12:30:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Mon, 31 Jul 2017 03:02:40 GMT]]>😄 When you smile, the world really does smile with you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1789898https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1789898Mon, 31 Jul 2017 03:02:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:29:41 GMT]]>Dun try to look nasty when you are not.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1787572https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1787572Tue, 25 Jul 2017 08:29:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Sun, 23 Jul 2017 05:36:44 GMT]]>

FishFingers:
I lost contact with friends from army and JC days,probably because we are mostly married and busy with our own kids.


My only best friend now is my wife haha.
Agree..my only best friend now is my husband...but he is always busy at work...siannn

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1786816https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1786816Sun, 23 Jul 2017 05:36:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Sat, 22 Jul 2017 08:27:40 GMT]]>can we trust anyone who just walks into our lives? my single mum cousin recently got to know so many people. got a shocked when I met her in her birthday party. shouldn’t there be a trust formed first?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1786659https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1786659Sat, 22 Jul 2017 08:27:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Thu, 20 Jul 2017 06:44:30 GMT]]>haiya, but sometimes its about compatability. some peep are just not good in being flexible with differejnt characters

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1786025https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1786025Thu, 20 Jul 2017 06:44:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Fri, 30 Jun 2017 06:17:33 GMT]]>My wife, my kids and my dog are my best and the only friends right now) Must i wish something more? Do not think so.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1781700https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1781700Fri, 30 Jun 2017 06:17:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Sat, 24 Jun 2017 09:28:27 GMT]]>The easiest way to make friends is to just joke around, be friendly and outspoken 😉 .

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1780613https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1780613Sat, 24 Jun 2017 09:28:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:37:11 GMT]]>yes, i can feel pain 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1779946https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1779946Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:37:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Making Friends on Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:14:02 GMT]]>I lost contact with friends from army and JC days,probably because we are mostly married and busy with our own kids.


My only best friend now is my wife haha.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1779683https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1779683Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:14:02 GMT