How to Show Your Friends You Love Them
Psychologists have long thought that humans need meaningful social connections to survive. In fact, it's connected to our mental and physical happiness. . Here are some tips on how to strengthen the existing friendships in our lives.
Give them your skills and talents
Being generous (慷慨的) with your friends — sharing your time, attention or resources with them — is an easy way to keep your friendships. People want to be and stay friends with people who value them, and generosity is a way to express that. Think about what your skills and talents are. .
Shower them with admiring
We often think of admiring as the sort of love we show in romantic relationships. But admiring is more than holding hands and kissing. It's about communicating love and appreciation. There are many ways you can show love to your friends. . Tell them when you think of them in passing. These simple acts provide a layer of safety in the relationship.
Think about how good it feels to tell a friend you secretly like a trashy TV show and hear them answer "me too!" We feel a deeper connection to our friends when our vulnerability (脆弱) is met with support. It means they accept us for who we really are, the good and the bad.
Don't sweep your disagreements under the rug (毯子)
. People often see them as something that's supposed to be fun and lighthearted, or less formal than romantic or family relationships, so they downplay problems when they arise. But being able to deal with disagreements with friends in a healthy way can strengthen your friendships. Try talking about them.
A. Sing high praise for them
B. Say your struggles and joys
C. Tell them how much they mean to you
D. It can be scary to be open with our feelings
E. And find a way to turn that into a generous act
F. It's hard to deal with disagreements in friendships
G. Knowing that we have people to care for us makes us feel confident
