Distance rarely ends a friendship. What usually does is a long stretch where nobody reaches out and both people assume the other one is busy or has moved on. Friendship is something we keep alive through moments of showing up.
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Good social skills can be learned. Here are some useful tips for next time you're in a social situation.
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I used to believe that saying yes to everything made me a great friend. It took me years to see that the people around me were getting a polished version of me, and that real closeness needs the honest one. If this sounds familiar, I am sending you a big hug.
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Making a real friend online is a skill. It gets easier once you know the moves.

So here are the three moves that actually turn an online connection into a real one.

None of this takes being bold or extroverted. It just takes a little intention at the right moment.

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There's a version of me that used to think being alone meant something had gone wrong.

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Inner work reflection. Continue in this thread -->

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Use these ideas next time you're in a social setting and you'd like to open conversation with someone! Comment your favorites below, or add your own ideas.
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Honest behind-the-scenes story about how unsure you felt hosting your first event, and what it taught you about starting messy.
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