Posted by gloryb on August 29, 2002, at 20:58:33
In reply to Re: It's hard to make friends, posted by Kath on August 29, 2002, at 17:03:38
I totally agree with the idea of thinking of
others. Unfortunately those of us, like me,
with poor self-esteem are always so afraid we'll
goof it up that we never reach out. I even
worry I'll drop the cake I take over or something!
Or I think they'll figure I'm desperate for friends.I had thought of something like your cake idea.
I had figured I'd ask the new people over for
coffee or something. I have found that one
thing that helps is to remember that when folks
move in they are waiting for the neighbors to
reach out--not vice-versa.Probably the biggest hurdle for folks who
fear meeting others is to stay focused on
the other people to totally stop thinking
of our own potential blunders.Thanks for your suggestions and when the
new folks move in I will make the efforts
and fill you in.gloryb
poster:gloryb
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