Social networks open up many opportunities for connection, but it does not mean that people are less lonely. Many young people have hundreds of relationships in cyberspace but still lack deep enough connections in real life.
Faced with this reality, psychologist Mai Viet Duc - Nhan Hoa Viet Psychological Counseling and Therapy Center - believes that building quality relationships needs to start with small changes in daily communication and behavior habits.
Investing time in important relationships
Instead of trying to maintain too many virtual relationships, young people should spend time and attention on a few people who are really important. The depth of the relationship is always more valuable than quantity. A few people who truly understand and accompany will bring a sense of connection and safety much more than hundreds of social connections.
Prioritize direct meetings
Real-life conversations help create emotional connections that online interactions can hardly replace. Eyes, voices, facial expressions and gestures are important factors that help people feel care, listening and understanding from the other person.
Share sincerely but selectively
Openness is necessary, but not everyone is suitable to share every personal story. Everyone should learn to share sincerely with the right person. Sincerity placed in the right place will build trust and be the foundation for developing sustainable relationships.
Actively participate in community activities
Joining clubs, hobbies or charity activities is an opportunity to meet people with common values and interests. Practical experiences together will create common memories, thereby helping relationships develop more naturally and sustainably.
Spend time on real-life connections
Feeling lonely not only comes from being alone but also from the lack of deep connections in life. Taking the initiative to meet friends, chat with loved ones or spend time with loved ones will partly increase the feeling of attachment, while improving mental health.
