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.
two years later...
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Hi Reader... I've lived in my condo complex for over two years. In all that time, I'd never really met one of my neighbors a couple doors down. We'd see each other here and there…a quick hi in passing. But that was it. The other day, I was taking out the trash. She was just pulling into her spot, getting out of her car. This time...she stopped me and said, “Hi, I wanted to introduce myself, I’m Marty” She told me she'd just come back from rowing in Newport Harbor. And then to my surprise, she said… "You should join me. It's really fun." And just like that. An invitation. I'm almost always the one who reaches out first and invites someone out. So to have someone invite me first…it meant more than she knew. Here’s why I’m telling you this… That's the thing about making new friends in midlife… Someone has to go first. We wait around hoping someone will include us...notice us...invite us. But the magic happens when you're the one who takes the first step and invites someone to join you… "You should join me.” "Let's grab coffee." “We should get together.” I know, it feels a little scary to be the one who goes first. But that's how new friendships actually start. So this week...be the one who goes first. You never know where it might lead. Always remember...life is better, when you share it with friends. With love, Suzanne P.S. One more thing...are you ready to make new friends? Then join us in The Friendship Connection - it's our free private Facebook group, where women in midlife make new friends. I'd love to see you in there! :) Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsconnection |
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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