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2 days ago · Meeting your neighbors can help you feel connected and secure in your new community. It is also a good idea to say hello to your neighbors when you move in. Do Something Good recommends offering a small gift to your neighbors to build rapport with them. This can be something baked, some sweet treats, or a bottle opener.
3 days ago · Building a Community of Neighbors. When my dog and I return from our daily walk, we scan the street for “the kids.”. Six elementary-aged kids live across the street, and my sheep-a-doodle LOVES them. If they are out, I release Mabel from her leash and tell her to go see “the kids.”. Off she bounds, bum wagging in utter joy at her ...
6 days ago · 1) You’re comfortable being alone. When you’ve made peace with yourself, you don’t need validation from others or the company of others to feel comfortable. You have accepted being alone, and you know that it’s an opportunity to connect with yourself, reflect, and grow.
1 day ago · Maxwell has settled in the central Minnesota town of Becker, together with his life partner. He loves living there, where neighbors look after neighbors. Eventually, he would like to be a planner in St. Cloud, which is rapidly growing from a small, majority-white city to a more diverse city, with newcomers from around the world.
1 day ago · Adults often find it challenging to make new friends. This difficulty becomes even more pronounced during solo travel, especially for those dealing with social anxiety like myself. While traveling ...
4 days ago · Loss packs all kinds of wallops. Certainly, compared with big ticket items like loss of mobility, loss of faculties, loss of acuity, loss of life, this is a small one. Yet the fact that she's ...
4 days ago · One of the simplest and most effective ways to make friends in your coliving space is to be the one to initiate conversation. It could be as simple as asking about someone's day or commenting on a shared experience within the space. Being approachable and open to conversation can go a long way in building connections.
