Be the First to Invite
Learn how taking the initiative to invite others can transform your social life, expand your circle, and create meaningful connections that go beyond passive friendships.
For some it’s so easy to extend an invitation. For others, inviting someone often feels like a risk not worth taking—a risk to be rejected, disappointed, or hurt. Or maybe you simply prefer to avoid feeling awkward.
Our personalities, our age, and our personal experiences often dictate how we perceive social risk. Many of us are already surrounded by friendships that we are too busy to maintain. But how do you feel when your friends’ schedule doesn’t seem to sync with yours? Or have you experienced not feeling heard or understood by your friends?
Why Expanding Your Social Circle Matters
Expanding your social circles has many benefits, and stepping outside your comfort zone may translate into many opportunities for a more fulfilled social life.
If you felt excluded or rejected by friends in the past, it doesn’t forecast your future experiences. Every friendship evolves over time. People’s interests and priorities change, and sometimes friends grow apart. This doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you—it’s just a natural part of life.
Take Control of Your Social Life
However, you have the power to create your own social opportunities. Instead of waiting for invitations, take the initiative to plan activities and invite others to join you. This way, you’re not dependent on others for social interaction, and you might discover more meaningful friendships along the way.
It’s Not Just About You
Extending an invitation doesn’t have to be always about you—don’t underestimate the difference you can make in someone else’s life. Most of us feel empathetic for a person who doesn’t have company to visit that new restaurant in town or goes solo to a concert. Humans intuitively know that shared experiences are more fun and better than solo.
We all need somebody who will laugh at our silly remarks, somebody who will share our distaste, somebody who will point out something we missed, or somebody who can offer their perspective.
Make the First Move
Dolphy Social has developed a tool not only for you to expand a circle of friends, but also for you to express thoughtfulness about other humans. Invite and do something outside your social routine. This can be something simple as inviting someone for a walk or just to talk, or maybe just for a coffee or lunch.
Give people the gift of invitation and shared quality time—and be the first one to invite!
Ready to take the first step? Download Dolphy and start creating meaningful connections through shared activities.