Welcome to How To Make Friends

Welcome to How To Make Friends!

So why did I start this blog? Isn’t this common sense?

Well…

3 years ago, I moved to a new city. It was exciting: a new job, a fresh start, and a new adventure. But over time, I began to realize how difficult it was to make real friends.

Between working remotely, not being in school, and knowing virtually no one, I felt stuck socially. Sure, I met people at bars, on the street, or through casual interactions, but none of those connections turned into meaningful or close friendships.

I went from being someone with tons of friends in my hometown to spending my first Christmas and New Year’s Eve in my new city alone.

Boy, did that suck.

Eventually, I decided to approach friendship with intention. Instead of just chasing more interactions, I focused on building better ones- prioritizing quality over quantity. Over time, that shift changed everything. Today, I have several close friends I genuinely consider my second family.

Along the way, I noticed something else: I wasn’t alone in this struggle.
It wasn’t just young professionals new to a city. Locals, students, graduates, people of all ages- many were quietly asking the same question I had been asking myself:

“How do I make friends?”

That’s what How To Make Friends is about.

This site exists to share practical, genuine advice and tools based on real experience- what worked for me, what didn’t, and what can help you build meaningful friendships too.

Thanks for being here. I’m glad you’re along for the ride.

Cheers,
Ry

If you have questions about friendship you’d like me to cover, feel free to reach out through the Contact page.