How can you develop and maintain Good Social Contacts through the years?

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1. By becoming less and less judgmental of what people decide to do with their lives.

2. Effort goes both ways. Don’t expect people to reach out to you if you don’t also reach out to them.

   If you notice that you’re the only one reaching…may be time to reevaluate the relationship.

3. It’s not that hard. Support your contacts with legit praise for their wins (even if it seems they’re *humble bragging*), and empathize when they have problems, challenges, or sad news.

   Understand, however: the odds are favorable that it will be a one-way street. Few will step up for you in reverse. Achieving that understanding is the hard part for some.

4. Authenticity and talk about struggles and “what should I do’s” with your friends