It is commonplace to see a group of young women who are so tight knit they call themselves a squad -going together to social events, taking pictures for social media and even sometimes coordinating outfits. While all this is fun, we should not be carried away by them when choosing who our friends are. It is a very serious undertaking that could mean a network of highly connected, successful individuals helping each other through the future or one of the aimless young people drift into a bogus world of their own making.
Here a few ways to meet the right people and form lasting friendships.
Be yourself: Being genuine will only attract like-minded people to you. Do not try to change who you are just to attract friends who you feel are cooler than you are. If you are a book lover, be open about it and you will find fellow bookworms with whom you can share ideas and exchange theories. Be nice, open, and interesting and people will gravitate towards you.
Do not force it: Do not be so desperate to belong to a group that you become a lackey or do things that go against your own conviction. I have seen this happen many times, a young lady becomes an errand girl for a group of people she considers “friends” just because they feel like she is beneath them. Avoid friends who are mean, judgemental and only seek to put you down.
Get involved in extracurricular activities: There are different societies and clubs for people with varied interests, and you should avail yourself of that opportunity. Most of the time, there is no better place to meet people who think like you. It gives you something to do with your leisure time and keeps you interesting to others.
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