3 Questions To Ask Before Making Friends
Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.
“Friendship is born at the moment when one man says to another “What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . .”
― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
I have bonded with people who became my closest friends over the shared love for some activity, or through shared experiences. They enrich my life and we support each other through thick and thin.
And while some friendships can be toxic, healthy friendships can help you cope with stress more effectively, provide you support through the challenges life throws at you, and even enrich your romantic relationship.
Your friends might have radically different life goals and habits, making you realize that what seemed a good fit at first, may put you out of your depth a few weeks or months down the line.
Here are some questions that can give you good insight into how a person thinks from the very beginning. They will help you draw your boundaries even if the answers aren’t what you expected, but you end up being friends with them.
1. What do you like to do while hanging out with friends?
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