Ask a Life Coach: How to Turn Casual Connections into Close Friendships

Feeling like close friendships are out of reach as an adult? We get it. That’s why we talked to experts to bring you the best strategies. Here’s a life coach’s approach to building close friendships.

Step 1: Setting Intentions

The first step is to set clear intentions for your relationships. Be mindful about your desire to develop closer friendships and take proactive steps to nurture these bonds. This intentionality helps you stay focused on your goal.

Step 2: Offering Support

Consistent support is fundamental in deepening any relationship. Whether it’s through listening, providing advice, or being there during challenging times, offering support helps to solidify the foundation of a close friendship.

Step 3: Celebrating Milestones

Acknowledging and celebrating milestones in each other’s lives creates memorable experiences and strengthens the bond. Whether it’s celebrating personal achievements, birthdays, or anniversaries, these shared moments contribute to a sense of shared history and connection.

Moment app can help you put these strategies into action. With Moment, you can set clear intentions in your bio and highlight your interest to others to connect with like-minded people and plan activities that foster close friendships. If you’re ready to build deeper, more meaningful relationships, download Moment and start meeting more people casually and keep above tips in mind if you want to convert them to close friends!

Make sure to read our previous editions where psychologists and sociologists share their insights on forming close friendships.