Making friends as an adult

Flea In a Jar

Flea In a Jar

Socializing might feel harder as you age, but it’s still possible with effort and vulnerability.

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Big Five Personality Traits

Big Five Personality Traits

Risk Assessment: Recognizing personality traits associated with risk-taking can inform decision-making in situations such as financial investments or adventurous activities.
In-Group Favoritism

In-Group Favoritism

Personal relationships: Knowing in-group favoritism can help you avoid unfairly favoring friends or family members, leading to more balanced and fair decision-making.
Wardley Map

Wardley Map

Competitive Analysis: Assessing competitors' strengths and weaknesses to inform decision-making.
Anchoring

Anchoring

Negotiating service contracts: Recognize that the first offer can serve as an anchor, and negotiate based on your research and desired outcomes.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Stress management: Identifying unmet needs as potential sources of stress and taking steps to address them.
Three R's of Growth

Three R's of Growth

Real Estate Agent: Maintain relationships with past clients through regular follow-ups, ask them to refer you to their friends and family, and collect online reviews to establish your credibility.
Maslow's Hammer

Maslow's Hammer

Decision-making: Considering diverse decision-making techniques, like pros and cons lists or SWOT analysis, instead of always following intuition.
Confirmation Bias

Confirmation Bias

Medical decision-making: Recognizing confirmation bias can help you avoid relying solely on anecdotal evidence or personal beliefs when making health-related decisions.
Poggendorff Illusion

Poggendorff Illusion

Safety Measures: Evaluating potential hazards caused by the illusion, such as misaligned lines on roads or other visual cues, and taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
Five Love Languages

Five Love Languages

Friendship: Deepening connections with friends by understanding and applying their preferred love languages.