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Christine Li, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in New York and a blogger who shares her experiences recovering from severe Procrastination on her website ProcrastinationCoach.com. You can follow her on Twitter @ChristineLiPhd for advice on reducing anxiety and stress and on boosting productivity.

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6 Things to Keep in Mind When You’re Trying to Make New Friends

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“No person is your friend who demands your silence, or denies your right to grow.” ~Alice Walker

When I was young, I never actively wanted friends, probably because I didn’t know the benefits of having strong friendships. I got along fine in my social circle in high school, in part because I could translate Latin more quickly than my classmates, which was helpful to some of them, and because I was pleasant enough.

I wasn’t going to get on anyone’s nerves, at least not on purpose. In fact, I was so careful not to be a bother to anyone …