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Vancouver is a very introverted/judgmental city, which it takes consideration for people to accept new friends. When you meet someone, first thing you should do is introduce yourself. Yes, many people who live in this city does not introduce themselves because they are shy. Maybe you should initiate a gathering after meeting some new people, that way you can form your own Degeneration X like HHH & Shawn Michaels + Chyna.
As you befriend more people, you may find that some are easier to get along with than others. While you always give people the benefit of the doubt, sometimes you realize that certain friendships are unhealthy, such as if a person is obsessively needy or controlling towards you, constantly critical, or introducing dangers or threats into your life. If this is the case, ease your way out of the friendship as gracefully as possible. Preoccupy yourself with other things, such as a new volunteer opportunity, so that you can honestly say that you don't have enough time in your schedule to spend time with them (but don't substitute their time for time with other friends; they may notice and become jealous, and more drama will ensue). Cherish those friends you make who are a positive influence in your life, and do your best to be a positive influence in theirs.
It takes time to build friendships like watering a planet.
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