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How to Make Friends When You’re Starting Over

August 23, 2019 By sandi 2 Comments

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This post was originally published on July 13, 2018. If you had told me five years ago that I'd be starting over when it comes to friendship, I wouldn't have believed you. I was leading a moms' group, active in my church, and had a circle of close friends that I hung out … [Read more...] about How to Make Friends When You’re Starting Over

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25 Bloggers Share Their Best Tips for Building Friendships

August 19, 2019 By sandi 4 Comments

Here at The Welcoming Table, we're all about building friendships and community through simple meals and get-togethers in your home. Because let's face it: friendship as an adult is hard. As a kid, it was easy. It's almost like friendships were built into life. You went to school … [Read more...] about 25 Bloggers Share Their Best Tips for Building Friendships

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19 Awesome Ways to Connect with Your Neighbors

May 6, 2019 By sandi 4 Comments

  We live in a day and age where a lot of people don't know their neighbors. We're a busy people who are often more connected to our phones than to each other. We might be friends with hundreds of people on social media, but we're lonely for true connection. We … [Read more...] about 19 Awesome Ways to Connect with Your Neighbors

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No Time for Friends? Here’s How to Make Time

January 7, 2019 By sandi 5 Comments

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  Time is one of the biggest challenges when it comes to building and maintaining deep friendships as an adult. A recent study showed that it takes 120 hours spent with a friend before you reach what most would consider a close friendship. But if spending time with a … [Read more...] about No Time for Friends? Here’s How to Make Time

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What You Need to Know About Friendship & Time

September 20, 2018 By sandi 1 Comment

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I am shocked by how many people tell me that they don't have time to make new friends. Their lives are filled with work, keeping up with kids' activities and schoolwork, and everything that goes along with being an adult. And yet, I also hear from so many, both online and in … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Friendship & Time

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I love connecting with friends and family over a good meal, and I want to help you gain confidence to invite people over for dinner. I believe friendships grow when you gather around the table.
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