What makes you open up to new friends?

[Henrywrites]

People's level of honesty is something that can make me open up to them. I will always want a situation where they are open to me at first before I can share some personal details about me with them. What is it that makes you open up to people?

 

[duskpire]

Common ground, understanding, trust, and mutual respect are key for me to be friends with people.

 

[passenger]

Common ground, understanding, trust, and mutual respect are key for me to be friends with people.

For me, "Common ground" is not usually necessary, but that certainly is a good starting point.

 

[emily]

nothing.

I am a very open person anyway, and for the most part if people want to know something about me, they just ask.

also what's a friendship if you can't be open?

 

[Crys]

People's level of honesty is something that can make me open up to them. I will always want a situation where they are open to me at first before I can share some personal details about me with them. What is it that makes you open up to people?

I find myself being a bit cautious when it comes to any new friendships. I like to listen and observe first. Past experiences have made me this way. With that said, common interests, respecting boundaries, honesty, and trust. If I can't trust you, I'm not opening up to you. As simple as that.

 

[Hawked]

Shared interests usually, and how reserved or open they are with me.

 

[DrLeftover]

I don't "open up" to Old Friends, let alone somebody I have only known for a short time.