48 | Making Friends as an Introvert: 4 Simple Tips to Build Meaningful Connections
03/18/25 • 7 min
“How do introverts make friends? They wait for extroverts to find them, like them, and adopt them.”
Funny? Maybe. True? Not quite.
If you're an introvert who craves deeper connection but struggles to initiate friendships, this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you. I share practical, encouraging tips to help introverts build real, authentic relationships—without pretending to be someone they’re not.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why your mindset about introversion is the first and most important shift
- The subtle signals you might be sending when it comes to connection
- How making the first move (yes, really!) can lead to stronger friendships
- Why giving yourself grace is essential in the friendship-building process
Whether you're shy, reserved, or simply someone who enjoys their own company, you can build strong, supportive friendships—on your terms.
🎧 Tune in now for four gentle, doable ways to create the connection you deserve.
After the episode, share your thoughts in the Women, Friendship, and Community Facebook group.
Want More Episodes About Making New Friends? Check out any one of my episodes with a guest! We almost always share how we met and a favorite friendship moment. Don’t feel like scrolling through the episode list? No problem. See the list below for a few episodes about making friends.
34 | 5 Tips for Making New Friends
45 | 5 MORE Tips for Making Friends
30 | How to Start and Nurture a New Friend as an Adult - featuring Jenai Eustache
11 | How to Make New Friends - Airport Edition - featuring Kinnari Patel
*BE A GOOD FRIEND*
“How do introverts make friends? They wait for extroverts to find them, like them, and adopt them.”
Funny? Maybe. True? Not quite.
If you're an introvert who craves deeper connection but struggles to initiate friendships, this episode of The Friendship Tour is for you. I share practical, encouraging tips to help introverts build real, authentic relationships—without pretending to be someone they’re not.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why your mindset about introversion is the first and most important shift
- The subtle signals you might be sending when it comes to connection
- How making the first move (yes, really!) can lead to stronger friendships
- Why giving yourself grace is essential in the friendship-building process
Whether you're shy, reserved, or simply someone who enjoys their own company, you can build strong, supportive friendships—on your terms.
🎧 Tune in now for four gentle, doable ways to create the connection you deserve.
After the episode, share your thoughts in the Women, Friendship, and Community Facebook group.
Want More Episodes About Making New Friends? Check out any one of my episodes with a guest! We almost always share how we met and a favorite friendship moment. Don’t feel like scrolling through the episode list? No problem. See the list below for a few episodes about making friends.
34 | 5 Tips for Making New Friends
45 | 5 MORE Tips for Making Friends
30 | How to Start and Nurture a New Friend as an Adult - featuring Jenai Eustache
11 | How to Make New Friends - Airport Edition - featuring Kinnari Patel
*BE A GOOD FRIEND*
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47 | If You Love Them, Tell Them
This episode is so simple. If you love them, tell them. Maybe they really need to hear it today. Maybe you really need to say it today. You may not get another chance. You might 1,000 more chances. Say it in ways big and small, and make sure they hear it. I love you. Tell them.
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49 | 5 Warning Signs You Shouldn't Ignore When Making New Friends
Have you ever met someone who seemed nice, engaged with her a few times, then something happened that made you think, “NOPE! This friendship isn’t for me.” Perhaps that happened to you. You met, hung out, then nada - you never heard from her again. What happened???
We all have our relationship warning signs or red flags - the things that make us think the relationship just won’t work out. And other people have them, too. And, that’s okay! Those little warning signs are how we protect ourselves from relationships that just aren’t right for us - for whatever reason.
When you see the warning signs, what do you do? Do you try to power through and build a friendship anyway (not advised) or do you move on to someone who might be a better fit for you?
Everyone is different, and everyone has their own relationship warning signs. In this episode, I share five of the warning signs I just can’t ignore when making new friends. You may have a different list, but it IS important to give some thought to which behaviors and habits you will and will not tolerate in a relationship. Then, if you’re serious about making and keeping friends, consider if there’s anything YOU’RE doing that might be a turnoff to others.
Next Steps:
- Listen to the episode.
- If you like the episode, share it with a friend or on social media.
- Leave a comment about the episode in the Women, Community, and Facebook group. Talking about friendship is a lot more fun when I get to hear YOUR thoughts, too.
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