The #1 Secret to Making Friends After 40 (It's Not What You Think)

In this video, psychotherapist Ross Rosenberg addresses the challenge of making friends after age 40, especially following a divorce or major life change. He explains that while it can be difficult, it is entirely possible by focusing on key mental and social strategies. The most critical factor is cultivating a positive, self-loving mindset, as anxiety and negativity can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Rosenberg provides practical advice: be genuinely interested in others by asking questions, maintain relaxed body language and eye contact, and avoid negativity, bragging, or using substances as a social crutch. He strongly recommends using platforms like Meetup.com to find communities based on shared interests and emphasizes that building genuine friendships takes time and patience, encouraging viewers to believe in themselves and their own worth. For an eight-page article Ross wrote on the subject: https://bit.ly/Friendships_By-Design Ross Rosenberg, author and CEO of the Self-Love Recovery Institute, announces a new, more accessible fee structure for psychotherapy sessions due to economic challenges. His services now cater not only to those seeking self-love recovery and codependency resolution but also to individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, substance abuse, life changes, parenting, or teens. Additionally, the Institute is offering interactive Zoom group therapy for people with self-love deficits, limited to eight clients per 90-minute session. Ross encourages interested individuals to contact the Institute by phone or email to express their interest in joining. If interested, reach out to us at (224) 518-1452 or email [email protected]. I look forward to connecting with you and starting this journey together. Learn more about Self-Love Recovery Treatment at my website: www.SelfLoveRecovery.com #Codependency #SelfLoveDeficitDisorder #AbandonmentIssues #HumanMagnetSyndrome #MentalHealth #RossRosenberg #NarcissisticAbuse #RelationshipAdvice 👉 Learn more about my books, videos, and programs: https://selfloverecovery.com NOW AVAILABLE: THE HUMAN MAGNET SYNDROME WORKBOOK. https://bit.ly/HMS_Workbook Consider subscribing to Ross Rosenberg's/Self-Love Recovery Institute's new Patreon Subscription, where you can access exclusive content, insights, and services.   / rossrosenbergslriatreon   ABOUT ROSS ROSENBERG Ross Rosenberg, M.Ed., LCPC, CADC, is a psychotherapist, educator, expert witness, and celebrated author. He is also a global thought leader and clinical expert in codependency, trauma, pathological narcissism, narcissistic abuse, and addictions. Ross's pioneering contributions to codependency have provided sweeping theoretical and practical updates and developed a treatment program that permanently resolves the issue. Ross has been featured on national TV and radio and is a regular radio and podcast guest. In addition, he has traveled the world, giving his one-of-a-kind keynote presentations and educational workshops. His global impact is best illustrated by his YouTube channel, with 30 million views and 297,000 subscribers, and the sale of 190,000 Human Magnet Syndrome books published in 12 languages. In 2013, Ross created The Self-Love Recovery Institute, a hub for his personal development, workshops, professional training, retreats, other programs, and services. Learn more at www.SelfLoveRecovery.com. Facebook.com/TheCodependencyCure) Instagram (@rossrosenberg_slri) Twitter (@RossRosenberg1) and now…TikTok! (@RossRosenberg1)

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