How to make friends in a new city, according to a psychologist #1

People often ask me how to make friends as an adult. It's legitimately challenging to meet new people and make friends in a new city after a move, post pandemic, or when you're shy or an introvert. In this 3 video series, I'll go through some important research to help you understand the situation and I'll describe what steps to take to build a social circle. This has really worked for me, and allowed me to tolerate the discomfort and make friends the 7 times I've moved cities (and countries) as an adult. 

In Part 1, we'll talk about: 

0:00 - Why social life is INCREDIBLY important
0:41 - Why we might need to make friends as an adult
1:20 - We can't make close friends after age 30?!
2:32 - I move cities and make friends all the time
2:50 - HOW friendships are formed... Mere Exposure Effect

I'm Dr. Thomas Smithyman, a clinical psychologist making videos to help people overcome social anxiety. 

My mission here is to use video to help people overcome social anxiety. Most people with social anxiety never seek help, and those who do usually wait 16 years! Treatment is effective but people don't know about it. I'd like that to change, and I'd really appreciate any help. 

QUESTION — Have a question about anything related to social anxiety? Post in the comments section of this video.

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