Four qualities of healthy friendship
Have you ever wondered what makes a healthy friendship? Why do some friendships last decades and others, seemingly unbreakable, fall apart? We teach young children it's important to 'be...
Writing as a remedy for loneliness
Loneliness is a fact of life. It happens to us all, usually around the time when we experience a change in life. As we move from one life stage...
Top five secret places in London you need to visit
There are so many amazing secret places in London to visit and it can be overwhelming figuring out where to start! To help the Friendzr community narrow down this list,...
How to make a good first impression
We all have heard of 'don't judge a book by its cover', but our brains tend to do precisely that when it comes to first impressions. And they do...
How to make friends in adulthood
Making friends used to be easy, remember? Strong bonds were forged in the classroom and on the playgrounds. But it gets somewhat complicated as we age; the opportunities to...
How connection can help us navigate life transitions
Change is the only constant in life (Heraclitus was right!). Life comes with its twists and turns no matter our age, gender or social circumstances. We can experience transitions...
Five ways to prevent perfectionism damaging your friendships
Perfectionism is often thought of as good quality. We have high standards and aim for the stars, right? Surely that's a good thing! A bittersweet fact is that mistakes are...
3 ways to avoid boring chat
Small talk should add value to you or those you’re chatting with, or it can feel like a meaningless, forgettable conversation. Here are our top tips to avoid boring...
4 ways to improve your small talk
No matter how poor you might feel you are at small talk, with practice and our top tips everyone can improve. Seek out opportunities to practice As with any skill, the...
5 ways to end a conversation
When we feel nervous about meeting new people, it can be helpful to have a planned strategy to exit the conversation when we feel it is stalling or has...