https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog daily 0.75 2026-02-07 https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/express-liking monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/a113268e-7f40-43b0-a54d-a3742958b12e/117.+Valentinedreamstime_xxl_137259301.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 116. Tell people you like them ... it will make them like you more. - Make it stand out Credit Susan Vineyard | Dreamstime.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/efc2dbd2-fb5b-49c7-8879-ac9363ce2543/dreamstime_l_209019062.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 116. 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Will friendbots solve the loneliness crisis? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/improve-your-relationship-with-yourself monthly 0.5 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/f49eacaa-7d42-4090-8453-f0bafd1cffe5/Penny+Palmer+otter.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 104. Invest in your relationship with yourself - Make it stand out Photo by Penny Palmer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/f9f48007-758e-49fe-8292-14c502aa8687/104.+do+your+thing.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 104. 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The antidote to friendship dissatisfaction. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/de6514b6-46d2-4d9b-a770-e6e54aee91f4/101.+intentional-definition.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 101. Be Intentional. The antidote to friendship dissatisfaction. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/92e6bf37-25a0-4bc3-b150-c4a8a53bb7a1/101.+intentional.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 101. Be Intentional. 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Notice the Good: most people feel unappreciated - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/social-anxiety-strategy monthly 0.5 2025-08-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/3f15eb19-f736-4e70-afe2-3ffe33c4252c/91.+excited+2.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 91. Reframe Social Stress as Excitement - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/41b52037-f20e-4ef9-bfd8-c59fd0253f29/91.+excitement.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 91. Reframe Social Stress as Excitement - PANIC!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/41b52037-f20e-4ef9-bfd8-c59fd0253f29/91.+excitement.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 91. Reframe Social Stress as Excitement - EXCITEMENT!!! https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/strengths monthly 0.5 2025-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/c52cc8ed-e84d-4f02-b624-6b4ef1bec7f4/90.+iStock-1342239447+2.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 90. Leverage your connection superpowers - Make it stand out Credit:Tairome https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/repair-relationships monthly 0.5 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/4925e749-ae13-487c-9954-8922ae596076/iStock-1009468724.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 89. Repair. Learn to have hard conversations. - Make it stand out Credit: Natalija Grigel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/f9a83642-c015-499a-9f0a-06b511c50d78/Untitled+design%281%29.png 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 89. Repair. 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The costs of ignoring connection in the workplace - Make it stand out Where you lead, others are sure to follow! https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/structure monthly 0.5 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/d4f44fbf-8e7f-4c12-9252-2a137cb9b076/87.iStock-2037852829.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 87. Providing Structure at Social Events Helps You Build Connection - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/ff68f76a-3f4a-4640-8249-86f51c2f1613/87.+party.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 87. 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Offer Support: how friendship changes lives - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/gamify-connection monthly 0.5 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/0a701163-e06f-4027-a4c6-a1e5eba888f4/82.+game+pieces+pixabay.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 82. Gamify connection with these 3 ideas. - Make it stand out Image by Alexa from Pixabay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/fdc64272-617f-456f-9c4d-25f7342541cb/82.+chickengamification.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 82. 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Practice warm greetings to connect instantly - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/find-commonalities monthly 0.5 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/4b08c7da-1bd9-4b12-b108-d004f8ab955e/79.+chan-tw7btb8vfrk-unsplash%281%29.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - Friendship Tip #79: Find commonalities to connect instantly. - Make it stand out Photo by Chan Commonalities may be obvious, or not. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/6d2ebffd-9be5-43f1-8acc-437a04a7f195/79.+common+ground.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - Friendship Tip #79: Find commonalities to connect instantly. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/eye-contact monthly 0.5 2025-09-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/1677779855831-A4UVMTUM4QR6D51UFLTQ/78.+I.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 78. 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How the battle over your attention affects your relationships - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/c2611d25-434d-4055-9835-bd5d065e8428/super-snapper-ZsimLXUS_cY-unsplash%281%29.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 70. How the battle over your attention affects your relationships - Make it stand out Photo by Super Snapper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/69342f24-4efb-4ba5-b3e3-d8acedfb82d2/69.goat+attack.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 70. 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Don’t blame yourself for being lonely … you may be living in a connection desert. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/ffeb2d3b-28b0-433a-a5ad-7d4e733c84be/cotton+candy3.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 63. Don’t blame yourself for being lonely … you may be living in a connection desert. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/16eb9a00-167a-4531-b588-d1496ccc827b/social+diet.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 63. Don’t blame yourself for being lonely … you may be living in a connection desert. - Make it stand out What kind of social nutrition is available to you? https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/share-a-struggle monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/46ae6080-2380-4cd0-92bf-ee480976b598/share+a+struggle.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 62. Share a struggle (there’s an upside to sharing your downside). - Make it stand out Share your shadow … it might get lighter. National Geographic picture of the year. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/1a9b4065-7c3b-44b9-81c0-7704a7f41e4e/62..gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 62. 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Make connection your default ... it's the key to living longer and healthier! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/employeeconnection-through-collaboration monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/73fca05c-b9f5-4e12-99ca-891bba8bd1de/56.+finite+pie.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 56. Collaborate … it helps employees connect - Make it stand out In a competitive environment, employees are pushed to compete for a “finite pie” of resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/68b527f9-ec30-4f1a-b21b-6658bca0aab3/56.+collaboration.+iStock-1253212054.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 56. 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It instantly makes people feel closer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/invest-time-in-your-relationships monthly 0.5 2026-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/3982a141-d6a7-48f4-93fc-071092706eb5/54+2.jpeg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 54. Get closer faster. Invest INTENTIONAL time in your relationships - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/07961217-3229-4f52-966f-70cf40078669/camper.png 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 54. Get closer faster. 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Invest INTENTIONAL time in your relationships https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/lengthen-your-fuse monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/6765b109-fb6c-489e-9bb8-d49ed1173821/dynamite.jpg_ 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 53. Lengthen your fuse: incivility destroys connection. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/630f9fd4-0430-42fc-b311-b32edcdf7dbd/iStock-1493546303.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 53. Lengthen your fuse: incivility destroys connection. - Make it stand out Dogs need grace too! Photo by smrm1977 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/dfe00a40-030c-4f4e-a87b-a58bae5758d8/give+grace.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 53. 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What I learned about connection from my WORST job interview. - Make it stand out Facial expressions can also be motivating (keep scratching)! https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/read-nonverbal-cues monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/907efacd-e481-459a-bdf1-4547f2496d70/read+body+language2.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 51. Learn to read body language ... and avoid being unknowingly annoying - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/4d292060-18e8-45df-a9e8-4383ba64910a/read+body+language.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 51. Learn to read body language ... and avoid being unknowingly annoying - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/3d5946c8-b432-4ba2-8ad8-ed650ecd4e26/51+mood-energy.jpeg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 51. Learn to read body language ... and avoid being unknowingly annoying - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/07a67ab9-10bb-49f3-84a4-254d95102ece/read+body+language+3.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 51. Learn to read body language ... and avoid being unknowingly annoying - Make it stand out How is the cat feeling in this interaction? How about the dog? https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/recognize-progress monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/3690b5b8-2e35-4325-9267-7777b496728e/50.+iStock-1476767923.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 50. Recognize progress. It strengthens employee connection. - Make it stand out Credit:Narai Chal Practice looking backwards to recognize how far you’ve already come. It can be daunting when you only look ahead! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/5d5cab11-3687-4a49-ad0b-63006611e760/high+five.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 50. Recognize progress. It strengthens employee connection. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/5e9bf5b6-70d3-4f02-95ad-57acd89fb91a/50.+proress.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 50. Recognize progress. It strengthens employee connection. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/have-fun monthly 0.5 2025-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/2646ed5e-c8e8-489e-8276-f269885c412f/49.fun-o-meter+2.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 49. 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Three reasons to have more fun - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/destigmatize-loneliness monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/8975aa1c-a1d6-4e27-99d4-71855194afa0/48.+shutterstock_494965453.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 48. De-stigmatize loneliness. If you're lonely, you're not alone. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/f436e5d6-0989-4dba-954d-39bc1fb87aaf/heart+to+heart.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 48. De-stigmatize loneliness. If you're lonely, you're not alone. - Make it stand out Sharing opens the door for caring. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/connect-with-nature monthly 0.5 2026-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/9e90ba88-5469-4e70-a6a5-521fb05a6efe/IMG_0774.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 47. Connect with nature - Make it stand out A rainbow on our dog walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/2d31aad8-9669-45d5-b917-36c12287a175/Kalalau+Valley.JPG 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 47. Connect with nature - Make it stand out Kalalau Valley. Kauai had some of the most gorgeous, awe-inspiring scenery I’ve been fortunate enough to see. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/make-people-feel-wanted monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/1018c64e-ad03-4c06-9305-b7b480ed417e/wanted3.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 46. The impacts of feeling unwanted and Roe vs. Wade - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/7636eaf1-a3a1-4693-9456-0d98654b9cac/monkey-hug.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 46. The impacts of feeling unwanted and Roe vs. Wade - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/spend-time-socializing-in-person monthly 0.5 2025-10-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/b3dad3a7-9972-4f30-839f-7f4d163cb6e6/adolscent+loneliness.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 45. Match in-person social time with online time. (Your smartphone may be making you lonelier). - Make it stand out PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) survey results https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/a9f23507-51a8-4828-a924-d6596b545d1c/45..jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 45. Match in-person social time with online time. (Your smartphone may be making you lonelier). - Make it stand out Cyanide and Happiness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/44746ae6-67ee-4937-a1cf-62b8892f5a31/vacuum.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 45. Match in-person social time with online time. (Your smartphone may be making you lonelier). - Make it stand out You can’t do this online! https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/make-a-memory monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/82f3b12a-3da5-44fe-8495-7890b185f71c/44.+jon-tyson-P2aOvMMUJnY-unsplash.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 44. Make a memory - Make it stand out Photo by Jon Tyson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/38a123d8-1bc1-4e05-9c8b-33dbf0cd1b8f/N2.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 44. Make a memory - Make it stand out These morning glories were super-late bloomers this year. Iggy (bottom right) is smelling the flowers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/6d5fb53d-96a7-4cb0-a992-7ad14a8d6ebb/N4.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 44. Make a memory - Make it stand out I’ve been loving this fall clematis growing up and spilling over our shed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/3b06d1c6-71b8-4111-80f2-fb745c10a977/make+a+memory.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 44. Make a memory - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/4dc9a6b0-7f6f-4c77-9095-486cc55ba13d/make+a+memory1.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 44. Make a memory - Make it stand out Going on adventures creates memories. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/accept-compliments monthly 0.5 2025-10-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/0ba62926-9ca2-4457-9bfb-52e065fb7f0b/compliments.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 43. Three Reasons to Accept Compliments - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/79157961-08f8-4154-a97a-b53a756e897a/43.+compliment.jpeg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 43. Three Reasons to Accept Compliments - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/2cb7c41e-c5d8-4b72-ae0e-acfd81fb7452/receiving+compliments.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 43. Three Reasons to Accept Compliments - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/practice-generosity monthly 0.5 2026-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/9158665a-0545-4f30-8c7d-70432acd8716/42.+iStock-1133415388.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 42. Practice Generosity - Make it stand out Roland Magnusson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/f5caf647-02c5-4428-b80a-bcdce04106f7/generosity1.jennifer-masters.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 42. Practice Generosity - Make it stand out Painting by Jennifer Masters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/57238aab-775b-4158-a1c4-237fffc07912/strawberry.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 42. Practice Generosity - Make it stand out It’s easy to be generous when you feel you have more than enough! https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/engage-in-social-action monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/35044793-1e57-434c-81e5-e42fceedcbe2/gun-related+deaths.png 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 41. Engage in Social Action. It's an antidote for hopelessness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/c9cd4ecb-c8e6-4c31-beb6-de63a233c1ea/hummingbird1.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 41. Engage in Social Action. It's an antidote for hopelessness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/make-connection-easy monthly 0.5 2025-12-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/fb8b2c69-35e2-4a95-b830-c189fd29aa48/iStock-502697496.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 40. Set up "automatic recurring connections" and relieve loneliness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/13e95990-fbca-4cfc-83fb-32671232b18c/refresh-repeat-refresh.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 40. Set up "automatic recurring connections" and relieve loneliness - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/88838620-3291-4821-be60-f6128b6fd5ff/40.+automatic+recurring+connection.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 40. Set up "automatic recurring connections" and relieve loneliness - Make it stand out A daily walk with a friend https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/psychological-safety monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/5da4cf99-2520-480f-9b6a-a66411b56a1a/39.+shutterstock_1482164285.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 39. Psychological safety: the precondition for connection - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/af50176c-4396-403b-806b-302e9fd5a81e/psychological-safety.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 39. Psychological safety: the precondition for connection - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/increase-your-social-intelligence monthly 0.5 2026-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/4e3aa707-8f34-42a3-b793-0b54ad5661c7/38.+people+skills+Glasbergen.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 38. Brush up on your social intelligence skills - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/a34c0216-f2ee-4263-9575-1f1a2d347355/meerkats.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 38. Brush up on your social intelligence skills - Make it stand out Meerkats are one of the most social, cooperative species on the planet. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/how-to-apologize monthly 0.5 2025-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/d9baae9c-97b0-4142-b4a7-4c3ccaf0ebf3/apologize.png 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 37. Apologize well (and avoid these common mistakes) - Make it stand out Credit: Mimi and Eunice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/5c43cad3-f5f2-4e63-9fa4-a2f64e3394ac/Designer.jpeg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 37. Apologize well (and avoid these common mistakes) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/9814e67d-f877-4ace-9f17-32310502047d/sorry.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 37. Apologize well (and avoid these common mistakes) - Make it stand out Puppy eyes may help too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/1175ff39-aa91-4b9c-ae4a-ccccb810a225/apologize.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 37. Apologize well (and avoid these common mistakes) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/check-in monthly 0.5 2025-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/b77b18a6-df19-4121-9588-828f1a45d7c3/Amherst+College+results+line+graph.png 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 36. Implement Check-ins - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/54bb2973-b734-4340-914e-a0dc3a2c1930/tengyart-DoqtEEn8SOo-unsplash.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 36. Implement Check-ins - Make it stand out Photo by Tengyart https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/fa7b5206-bdb8-4651-ac51-dcfa742cf090/happies+and+crappies.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 36. Implement Check-ins - Make it stand out Happies … aaand crappies https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/make-conscious-choices-about-social-media monthly 0.5 2026-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/3090e12e-0880-44f2-8308-2ce519540b0c/appearances2.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 35. Make conscious choices about your social media use. It may be making you lonely, depressed and anxious. - Make it stand out Design by Factory 43 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/b1e69135-7838-4388-92b7-943a6506c6e7/iStock-693474546.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 35. Make conscious choices about your social media use. It may be making you lonely, depressed and anxious. - Make it stand out Photo by RomoloTavani https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/d4fcde70-cf20-4bee-986e-0b9c222e6f19/endless+scroll.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 35. Make conscious choices about your social media use. It may be making you lonely, depressed and anxious. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/do-something-new monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/5551249c-ab9a-448c-b004-99d6c2caab2b/34.+try+something+new.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 34. Try something new … and break out of a friendship rut. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/73c014b8-576b-42f6-a0b3-9f4a086010fd/IMG_3161.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 34. Try something new … and break out of a friendship rut. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/71957488-ddb1-47c9-b9ab-5d72300543fc/IMG_3157.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 34. Try something new … and break out of a friendship rut. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/f1008dd1-fd38-467e-85b5-5c14115a97f9/IMG_3181.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 34. Try something new … and break out of a friendship rut. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/a4cd7753-ed86-4732-bf3d-0efa22123000/try+something+new.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 34. Try something new … and break out of a friendship rut. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/laugh monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/50983ce6-f2f6-451f-9110-ef3bafd87e26/33.+iStock-471815237.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 33. Laugh: 6 ways to increase your LQ (Laughter Quotient) - Make it stand out Photo by abadonian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/038fbbb4-f00c-4c69-83e7-d2a535f2393a/33.+pexels-pixabay-66865.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 33. Laugh: 6 ways to increase your LQ (Laughter Quotient) - Make it stand out Photo by Pixabay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/7a8b5b2c-c575-4b4f-a952-849255b06a01/laughing.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 33. Laugh: 6 ways to increase your LQ (Laughter Quotient) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/environment monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/095f44a1-a7a8-48cc-971e-9fbcb4a3c2dc/Cul-de-sac.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 32. Change your enviroment ... it may be making you lonelier. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/91651d1f-ef47-4a1e-bb8d-c0da1e598d12/fish+out+of+water.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 32. Change your enviroment ... it may be making you lonelier. - Make it stand out If you feel like a fish out of water, it may be a signal to change your environment. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/croissant monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/8817f05b-72dd-4dfb-b420-ae0ca1bb18be/31.+cat+bread2.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 31. Croissant, don’t bagel (it’s more inclusive). - Make it stand out Illustration by Mikiko.art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/d68e6c54-dc12-48d5-8cfc-43173a9476c2/31.+pexels-michaela-st-3448542-19871434.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 31. Croissant, don’t bagel (it’s more inclusive). - Make it stand out Photo by Michaela St https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/51474088-1749-4cb1-aefb-473a1fa3b078/left+out.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 31. Croissant, don’t bagel (it’s more inclusive). - Make it stand out Oof! Bageled! https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/set-boundaries monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/4d20b564-9753-4c35-999f-2cb3124489bd/30.+iStock-499334271.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 30. Set boundaries. Caring TOO much may be contributing to burnout. - Make it stand out Photo by stevanovicigor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/40fc5f9f-073e-4651-9d30-22984bec69e5/boundaries.png 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 30. Set boundaries. Caring TOO much may be contributing to burnout. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/dfc2cf2e-7ffd-4947-b42a-7f206d8dd17a/30.+boundaries+-+we%27re+good.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 30. Set boundaries. Caring TOO much may be contributing to burnout. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/empathy monthly 0.5 2025-07-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/ca8cb322-d005-483a-ac89-90a5dd076f10/empathy.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 29. Strengthen your empathy muscle. - Make it stand out Painting by Kateryna Kovarzh https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/749d2da7-2883-4e38-af2d-bacb5a15c3df/kitten+hugging+dog.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 29. Strengthen your empathy muscle. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/make-quick-connections monthly 0.5 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/2e528497-6893-4be3-ad59-e63abbc85856/pexels-ketut-subiyanto-4907166.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 28. Initiate Quick Connection - Make it stand out Photo by Ketut Subiyanto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/31a8f5a4-4451-44bb-be31-a3db78751c11/I%27m+not+stranger+danger.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 28. Initiate Quick Connection - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/attend-to-bids monthly 0.5 2025-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/0e0bd9fb-8112-4c7c-a597-79a00feb6a6f/cat+and+dog+hug.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 27. Attend to "bids" for connection ... it's a key behavior in healthy relationships - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/give-compliments monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/bea8ac1c-f16c-472c-9cfd-c0d0f4cb28e6/compliment+jars.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 26. Give a Great Compliment - Make it stand out Activity by Rainbow Sky Creations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/f3904773-8047-42f3-b6ae-0a97fd725370/26.+oprah-compliment.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 26. Give a Great Compliment - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/dont-ghost monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/b31333c7-a025-469f-8476-47639503a1dd/25.ghosting.png 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 25. Don’t Ghost Your Friends. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/a39873d7-509d-4c44-96fb-5f311d758497/ghosted.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 25. Don’t Ghost Your Friends. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/fd88434d-3ae0-465c-bfac-bc38e09f7722/25.+Ghosting.+iStock-2154982707.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 25. Don’t Ghost Your Friends. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/3fddbe0f-88bd-4bfb-97aa-352f5544a3b8/25.+ghosting.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 25. Don’t Ghost Your Friends. - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/initiate monthly 0.5 2025-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/a95068c4-f960-47ba-8f18-ec2d3f1090eb/14.+koalaty+time.png 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 24. Initiate, invite, include - Make it stand out This is part of a series of “Make an Awkward Effort” cards, to normalize that connecting can be awkward, and is worth the effort! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/4440d71f-8255-49f4-b2be-eaf31d8d27f8/24.+EVAAA_0A0.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 24. Initiate, invite, include - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/82713e6e-e0c3-4584-bc9b-7b931a33ae82/14.+meet.gif 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 24. 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Reflect on Your Relationship Values - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://projectconnect-us.com/make-friends-as-an-adult-blog/vent-and-validate monthly 0.5 2026-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/080e7868-d738-47db-a458-546cd1692196/gaslight.Undermine.png 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 14. Vent and Validate ... it makes people feel hear - Make it stand out Credit: Mimi and Eunice And then there’s gaslighting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6123c5c0d981d031663a1126/4e2de4a2-3d17-489e-bb30-d3669bb8d8a5/14.+pexels-rizknas-1463375-2827756.jpg 101+ Ways to Create Connection and Community - 14. 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