07/30/2026
Making new friends as an adult is harder than one can imagine. This article has 4 easy "conversation continuers" (the ones that come after the conversation starters) that can help but notice the one thing in all of these: the person asking them (you) assumes they deserve a friendship, seat at the table, place to belong.
You can ask all the questions you want but if you don't believe you are worth being enjoyed, liked and loved, then true relationships will never find you. You deserve healthy friendships; you are designed for connection.
"Modern Friendship" author Anna Goldfarb says these four questions can help you figure out if an acquaintance is meant to be a true friend.