is there an easier way?


Hi Reader...

Have you ever connected with someone in a new group you joined and thought...

I would love to be friends with her.

So you take the chance and ask her to get together...just the two of you, outside the group.

And she says, "Yes, I'd love to."

But then she leaves it all up to you to plan it.

Which makes you wonder if she's really interested in getting together.

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.

That's exactly what today's Dear Suzanne is about...

Dear Suzanne,

I reach out to get together outside of a Meetup group. Then it comes down to...

What will we do?
What day?
Where should we meet?

These are her questions, and I end up planning it.

Then she says, "Let's touch base closer to the date."

I find I'm in my masculine energy planning a date. Is there an easier way?

People don't like one-on-ones. They enjoy groups only. That's the hard part. Or they say, "Let's post this and see who else wants to join."

Signed,
Always the Planner

Can you relate?

All you want is a new friend...but now you're feeling like it's all up to you to make it happen.

Is there an easier way?

There is...and in today's video, I share who should plan that first get together...and one simple thing to say so she plans the next one.

And if she'd rather invite others to join in...I share why that could be a good thing for you.

Watch it here → https://suzanneoshima.com/making-friends-from-meetup-groups/​

Always remember...life is better when you share it with friends.

With love,
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Suzanne
Life Coach for Women in Midlife
https://suzanneoshima.com​
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P.S. Want to know how to make new friends in midlife?

Grab my free eBook, "It's Never Too Late to Make New Friends in Midlife" => https://suzanneoshima.com/friends-ebook/​
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Suzanne Oshima

Hi, I’m Suzanne...I help women make new connections, build genuine friendships and thrive in midlife together. Because life is better with friends by your side.

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