Your tone of voice is a part of communication that so many overlook, yet it holds incredible power in how we connect with others. Think about it. When you’re chatting with friends, in a meeting at work, or having a heart-to-heart with someone special, how you say things – the pitch, the pace, the volume, […]

Looking to boost your self-worth? You’re in the right place. In a world where achievements and social media often define our worth, understanding true self-worth is key. This journey is about more than just feeling good. It’s about how you interact with the world and how it sees you. We’ll cover everything: what self-worth really […]

Looking to be more social? You’ve landed in the right place. Whether you’re an introvert, a bit shy, or just looking to enhance your social skills, this article is your go-to guide. I’ll share simple, effective ways to navigate social situations and connect more authentically with others. Let’s start this journey to a more social you!

People with good social skills and interpersonal skills tend to do better in life. They create better personal and professional relationships than socially inept people. If you believe your social and interpersonal skills still need to improve, then you’re in the right place! This article has everything you need to know when it comes to […]

I recently had the chance to interview with Steve Cessario, the mind behind Loopward.com. His website offers essential guidance for those aiming to overcome social anxiety and enhance their conversational abilities. Throughout our exchange, Steve delves into what inspired Loopward, how it stands out, and provides actionable tips for better interpersonal interactions.

Knowing how to make friends is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. No matter who you are, how old you are, what you do, or where you live, making friends and building up your social life is something you should not disregard. That is why I currently do what I […]

You may have heard the term “social butterfly” before. You don’t know what it necessarily means, but you know it’s good in terms of socializing. If you’ve thought this, then you’d be right. Being a social butterfly is great for you if you want to be as socially skilled as possible to make as many […]

You can become the socially adept person you want to be by improving your social intelligence. Social intelligence is an aspect everyone has. Unfortunately, not everyone knows what it is. This article will tell you everything you need to know about this aspect, starting from what it really is and how you can achieve it. […]

Being socially awkward is a very common issue. For a lot of people, it’s the main hurdle they need to overcome to make new friends. Despite being very common, social awkwardness is also highly misunderstood. If you want to stop being socially awkward, you’ll need to fully learn what it really means. That’s what you’ll […]

Everybody needs tough love every once in a while. There are instances where there are things that need to be said so that a friend can hear what they need to hear. These things may seem relatively harsh, but it’s beneficial for them in the long run. If you want to be able to use […]

It’s completely normal to feel disappointed in your friends every once in a while. Nobody is perfect, after all, and it’s unfair of us to expect anything otherwise. However, it becomes highly tedious when the disappointment becomes constant. Don’t worry, though. There are a lot of things that you can do to deal with this […]

Having a dry personality is terrible for your social life. With this, you won’t be able to attract strangers and turn them into friends, and the ones you already have may eventually grow weary of you. As terrible as this sounds, this indeed can happen if you’re someone who has a dry personality. To that […]

You’ll want to stop bragging when socializing with friends or meeting new people. It’s only normal to share your achievements, stories of travel, and good news with your friends and family. But some of them may interpret it differently than you have intended. Maybe it’s in the way you talk about it, the details you’ve […]

You can improve your conversational skills drastically, and your social life as a whole, if you can stop oversharing. A lot of us tend to be way too excited when it comes to socializing that we end up saying more than we need to. This is a trap socially adept people have learned to avoid. […]

Banter and wit are two characteristics every socially adept person has. If you can adopt these characteristics as well, your social life will be all the better for it. Not only that, but it will also have a positively major impact on other aspects of your life. Your professional life will excel, your romantic life […]

It’s very important to know how to open up to people if you want to improve your social life. After all, it’s very difficult for people to get to know you if you don’t open up to them. You being transparent to them is key to building friendships. If you somehow find it difficult to […]

What is a true friend? Is it someone who always listens to your stories? Is it someone who constantly gives you gifts? Or is a true friend simply someone who makes you feel good? Well, it’s a little bit more diverse than that. It’s also way better than all those things mentioned above. See, a […]

When you’re constantly bored and lonely, this can lead to other, more serious complications. Not only will this seriously damage your social life, but it will also have a greater impact on your mental health. It’s then a given that you should do something about this now before it gets way worse. Thankfully, like many […]

If you want to get a possible explanation as to why you avoid people, this article will definitely help you out. On top of this, we will also go over the things you can do about this issue. Having this tendency is incredibly damaging to your social life. Not only that, but it can also […]

If you’re not that socially adept yet, it can be tricky to know if someone wants to be your friend. Not knowing this can cause you to miss the opportunity of making a new friend. That said, it can benefit your social life greatly if this is something you can notice. As said already, though, […]

If you can be yourself around others, socializing will become more natural for you. After all, it’s exhausting keeping up with false appearances and wearing the face of another all the time. On top of that, if you’re able to be yourself around others, you’ll never have to think about other personalities when interacting with […]

One of the things you can do while socializing is to be memorable. This will allow you to make an impact on those you interact with. They’ll be more curious about you. Ultimately, this will help you attract more people to befriend. You’ve probably met a lot of people who are like this already. You […]

You’ll need to be relaxed in social situations if you want to socialize properly. However, this is much easier said than done. This is most especially true if you’re someone who’s dealing with social anxiety. Don’t worry, though. With enough time and willingness, you can be more naturally relaxed in social situations. You’ll finally learn […]

The fear of making friends is much more common than you think. It is puzzling, though, how something as incredible as making friends is also something certain individuals fear. If this is true for you, you know how puzzling it is too. Regardless, it is a thing a lot of people are currently struggling with. […]

The want to feel less lonely is something a vast majority of us share. Loneliness is an absolutely dangerous thing. It can dampen our spirits. It can kill our self-esteem. Even worse, it can harm our mental health. If you’re feeling lonely now, you’ll need to start taking steps to combat this. Thankfully, one of […]

If you want to be able to connect and befriend anyone, you’ll first need to build rapport with them. This is an important first step in making new friends, but it’s not something a lot of people ever even consider. Don’t fall under this mistake. Otherwise, you’ll be left baffled and wondering what to do […]

If you want to be heard whenever you speak, you’ll need to be more articulate. Being articulate means you can properly voice out your thoughts and have them be understood by those you’re speaking to. It means being as efficient and understandable as possible with your words. As you can imagine, having this trait will […]

It’s completely normal to want to be popular to be more sociable. After all, most people are attracted to popular individuals. People are more interested in getting to know another person if they have the reputation of being popular. If it’s for the sake of having a better and healthier social life, this is a […]

Being in a one-sided friendship hurts. A friendship is a two-way street; it needs reciprocation to be a long-lasting and healthy relationship. As you grow older, it’s common for your priorities to change and for your responsibilities to grow. It goes the same way with your friends, that’s why it’s important to start with the […]

One of the most terrible social anxieties a person can have is something called “inferiority complex.” It is something that destroys one’s self-esteem. It forbids them from ever socializing with others. In worse cases, it can make someone absolutely hate themselves There’s so much more to the inferiority complex than what it seems on the […]

One of the best ways to improve your social life is to find like-minded people. Like-minded people, of course, mean people who share certain beliefs, interests, and ideologies as you. Your level of interaction with these individuals is much higher and more natural. You’ll have more things to talk about. You’ll tend to agree with […]

To properly get along with others is a trait every sociable person should have. It’s significantly more difficult to make friends if you can’t even get along with people, after all. As simple as this sounds, there actually are a handful of things everybody should keep in mind if they want to be able to […]

You’ll want to be a people magnet and attract people if you want to make friends easier. A lot of socially adept people are natural at this, and now you can be too. To be a people magnet, you’ll need to tweak a couple of habits and personality aspects. This is so you can be […]

It’s a tough situation to never get invited to anything. It makes you feel left out, it makes it so much harder for you to make friends, and it can turn you off from socializing completely. As terrible as this situation is, there are a lot of things you can do to ensure you get […]

If you want to be able to connect with people more intimately, you’ll need to learn how to be more expressive. People find it way easier to connect and relate with somebody who is expressive. Someone who isn’t afraid and is capable of showing their emotion. You will need to be this person for the […]

You shouldn’t avoid eye contact if you want to be able to connect with people. Eye contacts are subtly intimate and it allows people to look into someone and learn more about them the longer they interact with them. A lot of people feel very uncomfortable with this, however. If you’re one of those people, […]

Having fake friends is a struggle almost every single one of us suffers from. Fake friends are rampant and often very difficult to spot. A lot of people will take advantage of the kindness and warmth of other people. They’ll simply treat them as tools instead of being actual friends with them. If you feel […]

When no one understands you, it can be difficult to make friends. Communication and forming connections become almost impossible. Other than that, it can make you feel highly alienated from others. It’s a terrible feeling and it can bring down your self-esteem. It can also, in the long run, completely turn you off from socializing […]

You need to stop being pretentious — if you are one — if your goal is to make friends. No one likes a pretentious person. They’re irritating at best, and they ruin friendships at worst. The thing about pretentious people is that, most of the time, they don’t know they’re being pretentious. You could be […]

The fear of being judged by others is something a lot of people struggle from. If you can relate to this, you know how terrible it is for your social life. This fear makes you more anxious than you should be. It causes you to react and respond improperly. What’s worse, it stops you from […]

There are certain activities for introverts which are perfect for their personality type. These activities are suited for those who gain energy from staying in their safe spaces. One of the most popular myths about introverts is that they only prefer to stay at home and be alone instead of socializing with others. This is […]

You’ll need to stop being a loner if you want to improve your social life. This, however, is easier said than done. A lot of people who are loners don’t even completely know they’re being loners. But the signs are pretty clear-cut. If you’ve been a loner for a while, the idea of being socially […]

If you want to have a healthy social life, you’ll need to constantly keep in touch with your friends. Sometimes, one can get so caught up in the idea of making new friends that they forget to cherish the ones they already have. Make sure you don’t fall under this trap. While the idea of […]

Andplan is an app we first introduced to you in our list of apps for making friends. Today, we’d like to further explore the features of Andplan, and why you might want to consider it for meeting new people. To that end, we’ve had a back and forth interview with Adi Wyshogrod and Nick Roberge, […]

A lot of us have at least one flaky friend, as unfortunate as that sounds. Flaky friends, to those who aren’t aware of the term, are those who cancel plans at the last minute. If none of your friends are like this, you’ve most likely had one in the past or will have one in […]

If you don’t like parties, then find comfort in the fact that you’re not alone in feeling this. As amazing and energizing as parties are for a lot of people, it’s still not everybody’s cup of tea. You may find this a negative trait because you believe it will be impossible to socialize if you […]

To come off as desperate in any social situation is a very dangerous impression to make. It is something you want to avoid at all costs if you want to be able to socialize properly and smoothly. If this is a problem you’ve been having since then up until now, you’re going to want to […]

If you want to make female friends, this article is going to be helpful for you. A lot of people believe the process of becoming friends with a male person is the same as with a female, but there actually are a few differences you’ll want to keep in mind. The differences are very subtle […]

To know if you’re antisocial or just introverted is vital if you currently find it difficult to make friends. There’s a massive difference between the two, of course, but unfortunately, not a lot of people know this. You might classify yourself as antisocial when, in reality, you’re really just introverted, or the other way around. […]

Understanding social cues and being able to read them is a skill every socially adept person has. If you want to be socially adept, you’ll need to learn how to do this too. Once you learn how to pick up on social cues, you’ll be able to understand other people better, you’ll react better, and […]

Everybody hates awkward situations. They’re embarrassing at best, and outright traumatizing at worst. Not a lot of people know how to deal with awkward situations properly, but socially adept individuals do. If you want to be better at socializing, you will also need to know how to deal with awkward situations. You will be doing […]

Do you ever get the feeling that you just don’t fit in anywhere, regardless of which group you are with? You’ve been surrounded by multiple groups throughout the years, but you just can’t find or feel a sense of belonging. You always feel left out no matter how hard you try. This ordeal can be […]

If you can’t relate to people, then you have a problem that’s pretty common amongst socially inept people. Finding a common ground and being surrounded by like-minded individuals is something most socially adept people seek out. If you want to help yourself become more socially active, have more solid friendships, and have an overall healthier […]

When people misunderstand you, there are a lot of factors that can come into play here. This is a most unfortunate thing because it can lead people to see you very differently from who you really are. That’s okay, though. If people misunderstand you most of the time, there are things you can do moving […]

If you want to be more socially adept and seem very natural at it, one of the things you’ll need to do is to stop trying too hard to be liked, cool, or funny. These are characteristics of a socially adept person, yes, but other people will be able to easily see right through you […]

The ability to ask people to hang out with you in a casual and convincing manner is a skill many socially adept individuals have had to learn. Asking people to hang out with you could be your first step into making friendships. While in some instances you can simply wait for the right circumstances and […]

To know if you’re an introvert or just plagued with social anxiety is a very important thing to determine early on. Misunderstanding yourself can lead to you destroying your social life and self-confidence easily. That is why as early as now, you should know if you’re an introvert or if you just have social anxiety. […]

If you don’t like going out but are worried your social life might eventually degrade, then the problem you have on your hands is very serious and must be dealt with immediately. Even though most people turn to social media, texting, and other forms of online communication to socialize with others, actually putting yourself out […]

It’s very important for someone to learn how to make friends in a small town if they’ve just recently moved there. If this is true for you, this article will be of great help. Making friends in a small town can be daunting in its own right. The experience can be very different compared to […]

If you feel disconnected from your friends, this article is perfect for you. This is a circumstance a lot of people have experienced. It can be incredibly difficult, uneasy, and outright painful to be in this scenario. The one good thing that can come out of this situation is the fact that you can actually […]

To approach people and make friends is something a lot of us need to do in our lives. Having friends is immensely beneficial to us as humans who are highly social creatures. Of course, you can’t make friends without approaching another person first. These two take courage and willingness, but more importantly, doing these two […]

If you want to be able to befriend the people you want to befriend, you’ll have an easier time socializing if you can be interested in others more. However, a lot of people don’t have the natural urge to be curious. Some people are happy to know and hear certain information, but they’re not really […]

It’s incredibly difficult to become a socially adept person if other people stress you out. If you want to be able to make friends properly and make connections with the friends you want to have, you’ll need to fix it immediately if this is a problem for you. There are a lot of possible reasons […]

It is very common advice to just “be yourself” when it comes to socializing with other people. That’s for a good reason too. This advice gets passed around because it legitimately is one of the things you need to keep in mind if you want to be better at socializing. It’s gotten to the point […]

A lot of us can’t help but be clingy with our friends. Sometimes, we care for them too much that we just want to let them know and feel how much we care for them and how much we appreciate them. However, sometimes, we can do this too much and far too often that we […]

If you want to be a socially adept person, you’ll need to learn how to not be rude. For a lot of people, this is extremely easy. Being nice is something they can do quite naturally simply because that’s just who they are. However, not everybody is like this. In fact, a lot of people […]

Texting anxiety is a problem a lot of people share. If this is something that’s true for you as well, you’ll need to deal with it immediately if you want to successfully socialize in this day and age. With the rising use and necessity of mobile and smartphones today, so too is the rate of […]

If you hate being an introvert, don’t. Whatever misconceptions and prejudices you have with introversion, we’ll work on that in this article. An introverted person is someone who has a lot of depth and complexity. Just because their interests and social approach are different from those of extroverts, that doesn’t mean they actually can’t socialize. […]

Learn how to be easy to talk to if you’re an introvert so you can have the kinds of friends you want. As an introvert, it can be tough for you to be in a social setting for a long period of time. Unlike extroverts, introverts get drained whenever they’re around too many people for […]

Just like how people can be shy in the real world, they can be shy online too. The online world is a place almost everyone on the planet visits on a frequent basis. A lot of things that used to be done in person are now done online, like shopping and talking. A lot of […]

For people who are particularly vocal, it can be hard for them to avoid or even notice the fact that they talk too much. If you’re one of those individuals, this article is for you. Talking too much isn’t inherently a bad trait. However, in a lot of situations, if you talk too much, you […]

If you want a stranger to eventually become your friend, then you will need to find things in common with them. The best of friends have started because of just one little thing in common. In fact, most of the friends you already have now started out in the first place because you had something […]

The ability to make a conversation not awkward is a skill those who want to be socially adept need to have. Awkward conversations can turn off a lot of people immediately, after all. If you want to be able to talk to others properly and actually have meaningful, relevant conversations with them, awkwardness is one […]

If you want to introduce yourself in college to socialize, make friends, and just make your life as a student more fun overall, this article is for you. As you know, being a college student can be difficult at times. However, you will also have some of the best and most fun memories in your […]

Having trust issues with friends is a fact that can happen to the best of us. However, as everyone knows, friendships cannot operate this way. If you want your friendship with someone to really blossom and be meaningful, trust must be shared both ways. If you’re someone who’s plagued with having trust issues with your […]

It’s easier said than done to talk to strangers properly. A lot of people find this activity quite difficult to perform, especially those who are not very socially adept. If you’re one of those people, then don’t worry. Just like many of the other aspects of your social life, the ability to talk to strangers […]

If you’re planning to introduce friends to each other, know that this can be a tricky endeavor. You will never know if that’s going to work out well for everyone, or if nothing’s going to come out of it, or worse, someone’s going to resent you for it. Just like everything when it comes to […]

The ability to tell a story in conversation is a skill every socially adept person has. When you hear someone tell a story in conversation, it’s captivating. It’s almost they’re able to draw the focus of everyone in the room on them because of what they’re saying and how they’re saying it. If this is […]

Facing a situation wherein your friend is moving away can be tough. This is most especially true if that friend is someone you’ve known for so long and home just isn’t the same without them. This is an unfortunate situation that can happen to anyone and the only logical thing to do moving forward is […]

Having toxic friends is an unfortunate thing that can and will happen to anyone. In some cases, something like this happening is just unavoidable and is beyond your control. What you can do, however, is to pinpoint it and eliminate them from your life as soon as possible. It may sound terrible, but it’s the […]

Forcing a friendship will never turn out well for you or the other person. If your sole purpose is to befriend someone, sure, this is one way to do it. However, there are correct and wrong ways to go about befriending someone. This is one of the wrong ways to do it. If you truly […]

If you currently feel like you’re losing your social skills, you may just be not alone in this. Given the long span of time people had to isolate themselves and stay at home during the fateful year of 2020, it comes as no surprise that a lot of people have had the sense of losing […]

The feeling of being left out is a horrible thing anyone can experience. If this is something you’re experiencing right now, then you understand the feeling of misery, anxiety, and doubt this can bring. Don’t worry, though, just as with other social issues, this too can be fixed with effort and in time. The good […]

Thanks to the advancement of technology and the massive importance of smartphones these days, it has become easier and easier to become friends over text with virtually anyone. For a lot of people, texting or chatting through various social media platforms is their main way of making friends with other people. If they can do […]

To text someone you haven’t interacted with in a while can come with challenges. Depending on why you stopped talking to each other in the first place, this process can either be very easy or very difficult. Whatever the case, no matter how difficult it may be, the most important thing to know now is […]

If you want to be friends with an introvert, it’s important to step into their shoes by learning more about introversion. With enough knowledge, you’ll increase your chances of befriending them. In this article, you’ll come to know what it means to be introverted, the telltale signs someone is an introvert, and lastly: how to […]

If you feel embarrassed all the time, then you know how much this can damage your social life and stop you from building up your social skills. The foreboding feeling of embarrassment is one of the main hindrances to making and building friendships, after all. While this is a fact that plagues a lot of […]

Learning how to make friends after moving is an important thing to do. Moving is not only a very stressful moment, but it is also a life-altering situation for a multitude of individuals. The fact of the matter is, having a support group amidst all of this in the form of a group of friends […]

Learning how to build your self-esteem is a vital task if you want to improve your social skills. Depending on your self-esteem, your mind and courage will either enable or prohibit you from doing certain things that will help you build relationships. As an adult, building relationships is something you will constantly need to do […]

Loneliness is a physically and psychologically damaging state of mind—often confused with solitude or being alone. Just because someone is alone, doesn’t necessarily mean they’re lonely. Loneliness is about you feeling isolated or lonely even with friends, while solitude is about you voluntarily spending your time alone, and choosing to socialize again whenever you feel […]

Knowing how to stop being sarcastic is a challenge in and of itself to a naturally sarcastic individual. Whether your intention when using sarcasm in an interaction is sinister or not, it cannot be denied that this approach can be destructive to your social life. If you believe you use way too much sarcasm in […]

To be authentic is to live your life the way you want it. Being in control of your life, instead of living other people’s dreams and expectations. It’s about aligning your decisions and actions with your values and goals in mind—the most liberating and empowering thing you can ever do for yourself.  It’s normal to […]

For you to stop rambling, you need to understand its effects and the reasons behind it. Rambling bores people out of the conversation. Instead of being interested enough to ask for more information, they avoid prolonging the conversation. It can also make people think that you’re full of yourself, and you drain their energy along […]

Boring friends make you want to stay at home and do some activity by yourself. It can be hard to confront them about it without offending them. Or maybe you’re not thinking about confronting them because you want to give them a chance. Look, you can be boring to other people too. It depends on […]

Socializing with coworkers can be intimidating sometimes. But it’s among the things that you will have to do every day at work to be more productive. It’s expected of everyone in order to create a great work environment. It will benefit you in the long run. Socializing at work means making meaningful conversations with your […]

Losing a friend is a terrible thing that can happen to anyone. No matter what the circumstances are behind losing a friend, there will always be pain that comes along with it. It can make one depressed, miserable, and pessimistic for the future. For most people, their relationship with their friend is closer and tighter […]

Being honest with your friends is important in building strong friendships. It also keeps friendships alive and healthy, which will motivate you in making positive progress in your life. It also shows how much you value them. Not only will they be there for you during the happy times, but they will also be sure […]

When it comes to being socially awkward, you’re not alone in this. Here are ways to build your social skills and make friends along the way.

Getting closer with your friends is a way to build a lifelong friendship with them. The kind that makes you feel great because you know there will always be someone who can support you in your life endeavors that’s outside your family. But such a thing takes time and effort to build and keep. It […]

In this article, let’s explore how you can cope with loneliness in your 20s. Overcoming loneliness is probably the most important thing you can do in your 20s. Your 20’s are largely touted as the most fun period of your life, full of dating and friendship, boundless energy, an astounding lack of hangovers, and looking […]