“Unlocking Loneliness: 4 Surprising Behaviors You Didn’t Know Were Sabotaging Your Friendships”
I reached out first—sending a quick text to check in, inviting someone to grab a coffee, or following up after a good conversation. At first, it felt a little uncomfortable. I worried I was being too forward. But the more I did it, the more I realized that most people appreciated the effort.
I also stopped holding back in conversations. When someone asked how I was doing, I answered honestly—nothing overly dramatic, just real. If I was having a tough week, I said so. If something exciting happened, I shared it. And when friends opened up to me, I made sure to listen and engage instead of rushing to change the subject.
