Making friends as an adult can be hard. Building a community and close friendships in a new country even more difficult. We're talking about how to make close friendships. *Hint* it is mostly about having a good relationship with yourself.
References:
Loneliness isn't inevitable – a guide to making new friends as an adult - The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/apr/30/how-to-make-new-friends-adult-lonely-leap-of-faith
The Art of Making Deeply Intimate Friendships as an Adult
https://medium.com/high-net-worth/the-art-of-making-deeply-intimate-friendships-as-an-adult-6badf6d4fbba
Associations among relational values, support, health, and well‐being across the adult lifespan
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/pere.12187
The Eros of Friendship: What to Do With Platonic Passion?https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ethical-wisdom/201305/the-eros-friendship-what-do-platonic-passion
How Friends Become Closer
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/08/how-friends-become-closer/538092/
Forecasting “friends forever”: A longitudinal investigation of sustained closeness between best friends
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1475-6811.2007.00158.x
6 Ways to Approach Someone You Want to Be Friends With
https://theeverygirl.com/6-ways-to-approach-someone-you-want-to-be-friends-with/
Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860