How I Finally Found Like-Minded Friends At 26

I Finally Found Like-Minded Friends At 26 - This Is How / Hello people 🌱

Do you feel like you're surrounded by people but still isolated from the world? Do you have friends, but they lack the emotional depth you crave? I know exactly how that feels.

A few years ago, I realized that the friendships I had were more based on doing activities together, and I didn't have anyone to share my dreams, mental health struggles, or hardships with 😮‍💨

So I began my journey to find like-minded friends, and I want to share some tips with you.

First and foremost, be your own friend first. It's important to know which type of people you want in your life and what you want to give to others, not just get from them. The law of attraction states that we attract people who mirror our inner selves, so it's important to have a clear idea of who you are and what you want ✌️

Understand the actual importance of having like-minded friends. According to an 85-year Harvard study, close relationships are the key to a happy life. Having people around you who share your interests and values can help you feel more fulfilled and connected.

Next, put yourself out there. Don't expect others to find you; find them. Say yes to opportunities and join meetups or events of things that interest you. Online groups and meetings, as well as games and other hobbies, can also help you find like-minded friends 🎳

Realize the importance of having like-minded friends. If the only friends you have are from middle school and they're living toxic lives, it's probably not healthy in the long run. Having a lot of friends but not being able to talk about anything isn't fulfilling either. You can have friends and still feel lonely. I experienced this when I was living abroad; I had a lot of friends and people around me, but I felt like nobody understood me. It's important to pay attention to who you let come close and focus on building relationships with people who share your interests and values.

Once you find like-minded friends, make the relationships meaningful. If being an introvert is a disadvantage in the previous steps, it's a great advantage here. Ask them honest questions, not just do all the time something. Small talk will always happen, so prepare for it. Think of questions you would like to know when meeting someone or someone would ask you. Don't worry if they find it strange; it most likely means it's not a good match. I was able to change established relationships to deep and meaningful ones doing this ✨

Finally, make the relationships last. Consistency is key. Do projects or hobbies together, or if none, set up systems like meeting every Wednesday after work in a coffee shop. Investing time in building meaningful relationships with like-minded people can make all the difference in your life.

Hope you like this video! 😊

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[cimkolhammar]

I have a distinct feeling that your followers and ppl commenting here would be good friend material for each other.

[googleyoflolz]

The most unfortunate thing about my friendship life is that I actually did have a good friend group with people that wereso so good to me.
Sadly some friendships don't last forever. And now I lost friends I had known since I was 12, and I am 17 now with no friends. I will never get back that beautiful friendship.

[stevenpace]

Today, I think people make friendships with their technology, not people. No one talks to one another. Walk into a restaurant or take the subway and everyone is looking at a small screen. These same people go home and look at an even larger screen, their computer, and end their day with an even larger screen, their television. Growing up in the sixties, coffee houses were the best places to meet people. Coffee and a good conversation - there was nothing like it. And I loved the poetry slams. Blessings to everyone on their journey.

[pamilarestrepo]

I am desperate to have real friends, not just acquaintances. I want to enjoy life with people like me and live new experiences that make me feel alive. The problem is that I never connect deeply with anyone, even when I have been exposed to different situations and different groups of people. I don't know what to do anymore, I really just want a friend.

[BaselardFE]

I always felt pretty isolated as a child and teenager. Sure I had friends, but no real deep, meaningful connections. It wasn't until my mid-twenties where I found like-minded friends with similar values and dreams. Now I finally have people I can talk about pretty much anything with, and that's a great feeling. I can count all my close friends on one hand, but I am really happy and proud to have them :D

[LaynoProd]

really needed this video thanks, at age 26, im still struggling to find like-minded people who i can learn from, relate to, and have good influence - with gratitude, LaynoProd 🙏🏽👨🏽‍🎨

[lukeyznaga]

For me, despite my age, I love role playing games. I love Dungeons and Dragons. I love comic book collecting and science fiction. But I also love the outdoors -camping, hiking, birdwatchin and just watching and listening to the big rivers and watching the ducks. I do like Chess and I am also passionate about studying ancient history, civilizations and psychology.

[SunnyKindJourney]

Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things 🤗
- Paulo Coelho

[stuart]

This is all solid advice! I am 45, still figuring it all out, and mainly trying to like myself because I have found it doesn't matter who I am with, my worst enemy is still there!!!

[purpleplanet]

Thank you so much, I was feeling really lonely lately because even though I have a lot of friends, I don’t really have much in common with them and watching this video really helps open my eyes and realize that I need to get myself involved more with clubs, meetings, and social activities so that I can meet people like me that I actually have stuff in common with

[leopolaris]

There are some great tips in here - I especially like the point about small talk and changing the nature of established friendships by asking deeper questions. I’ve tried to do that in the past, and in some cases it works and in some it doesn’t, but in those ways it also helps you figure out existing relationships you should focus more on. Thanks for making a video on this topic! 😊

[joannasarcamedes]

Ive noticed in my own life that the like minded and forever friends jump out of nowhere along the path of life. I never had to look for them but they are few and far between. Few is fine by me, im not a social butterfly.

[deliawallace]

“Of all the means to insure happiness throughout the whole life, by far the most important is the acquisition of friends.” Epicurus.
Friends matter, even having just one good friend has helped me through some difficult times. Finding your "people" is hard and one generally has to step out of one's comfort zone to find them.

[Jazmin-mbju]

This couldn’t have come at the most perfect time in my life. You are doing amazing work! Bless you🙏🏻

[Carole]

I loved your statement to be your own friend first. Very clever.

[Ramyhassin]

I’m loving how the algorithm is recommending me Finnish people.. I’m loving the content and the accent ❤

[b.onabudget]

Another thought provoking video Seve. I think that friendships is one area of life that we can forget to put effort in to.

[Sebastian-ozmn]

Your videos give me so much inner peace ✌️ just listening to the way you speak, your accent and your tone makes me less anxious. And all the topics you talk about are so important and I’d like to thank you for your great content 👌 greetings from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[RosenRotInk]

I'm pretty happy with my friends. Some school friends and some newer ones. They are just a few, but the right ones. I know which topic I can talk about with every friend. For me these friends show up, when I really do what I love and what I'm in this life for. Mostly they come at the right time. I don't have to search a lot. They show up, when I needed them. My boss turned into a close friend and we both crave for this slow and simple life ... both in our own ways. We started our journey together andtry to incoorporate in our worklife too. This is pretty cool.
What I'm struggeling with is finding the right partner. But I believe, when I know myself and my values and what life I want to live I will find her or him. Until then I'm totally fine, living by myself. :)

[Mark]

A simple indicator of how well you have developed into person at this point in your life is how you so easily and readily smile at a small bit of humor you find in your dialogue. Thank you for sharing your journey and for doing such a good thing here. To end on a bright note: spring has arrived here in Maryland, USA, so it must be right around the corner in Finland...