The Surprising Psychological Traps That Make Adult Friendships So Much Harder Than You Think
We might fear that our quirks, our opinions, or our past could deter potential friends. We might find ourselves putting on a persona to fit in or be liked.
But as Carl Jung, one of the most influential psychologists, once stated, “The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
Ironically, it’s this fear that can prevent us from forming authentic friendships. After all, true friends are those who accept and appreciate us for who we are – quirks and all.
Let’s dare to be ourselves. It might just make making friends as an adult a bit easier.
