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When's the last time you made a new friend?

It's hard to me.
I see other people bond so easily though.

Years ago, I was sitting in the waiting room at the dentist office. Two women were looking at magazines and then starting chatting. The conversation quickly changed to couponing. One knew how and one wanted to learn, they got all excited and exchanged phone numbers and I was sitting there thinking, how come I can't make fast friends like that? 🙄🤔😬😐
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Ksmile14 · F
I have found that the easiest way for me to make conversation is to just ask the other person about themselves. people like talking about themselves and they like it more when other people are interested in them.

I'm pretty shy but that's what works for me anyway. 🤷‍♀️
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@Ksmile14 true but I lose interest very quickly when I never get asked anything about me. I have a coworker like this. Talks nonstop about herself, sometimes in response to my questions but I don't ask her any questions lately because it's so one sided with her. When she asks me, I'll let her know why I'm so quiet.
Ksmile14 · F
@iamnikki I know some people are like that and they don't make very good friends. There has to be some back and forth. I have a "friend" who will ask me a question and then cut off my answer after about three words to tell me what she thinks about whatever she asked. Drives me crazy. 😤
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@Ksmile14 yes! This co-worker does that too. I hate it. Then it I start a conversation, I hear several seconds of silence on the other end, followed by " oh I'm sorry,what did you say"?

That's one reason I don't freaking talk, I swear.
Ksmile14 · F
@iamnikki lol Well, screw her. :P

You seem really nice and smart and funny. I think you'd be great to talk to. 🤗
iamnikki · 31-35, F
@Ksmile14 well thanks. Wish I had someone I could show that to
Ksmile14 · F
@iamnikki Awww show it to me 🙃