“Unlocking Loneliness: 4 Surprising Behaviors You Didn’t Know Were Sabotaging Your Friendships”
I also hesitated to reach out first. I worried about being annoying or seeming too eager, so I waited for others to make plans. When they did, I assumed it meant they liked me. When they didn’t, I took it as a sign that they weren’t interested. What I didn’t realize was that friendships aren’t built on mind-reading—they require effort from both sides.
Once I started opening up more and taking the initiative, things shifted. Conversations felt more natural, friendships deepened, and for the first time, I understood what it meant to truly connect.
