A kind gesture and simple “Hello” over the fence could be your ticket to making new friends, endless backyard barbecues, and sharing stories filled with laughter and good times! Your neighborhood friendships could lead to networking, parties, and gatherings, inside jokes, and many fond memories. Did you know connecting with your neighbors leads to a higher chance of a healthier and happier life overall? It doesn’t have to be awkward, either — getting to know neighbors is easy when you use these tried-and-true icebreakers.
Moving is Challenging
Moving into a new neighborhood is challenging on many levels, but networking with your neighbors may be the biggest. Consider introducing yourself before you move in to get a head start on building new relationships. Once the “Sold” sign goes up, visit your future neighbors to let them know when you and yours plan to move in. If you can’t catch them at home, leave a friendly-short note so they’ll know who you are when you arrive.
Introduce Yourself
Here comes the fun part! There’s more than one way to introduce yourself. You can take the old-fashioned route, and walk over, ring the bell, bring a tasty treat and say hello. If you don’t meet the neighbors before you move in (see suggestions above), you can make an effort and hello when you see them outside. You may be moving to a community that hosts year-round resident events (like Lariat upon completion!) where you can introduce yourself to several neighbors at once.
Find Common Ground
Like any new friendship, you can start things off strong by finding common ground. Ask intentional questions about what they like to do for fun or hobbies, where they enjoy traveling, and what foods they love. You could invite them to try a local group or activity or organize a get-together for everyone. Sharing a meal is also an excellent way to foster conversation and get to know one another.
Build Lasting Relationships
Life will get busy, but there are few things more meaningful in life than the relationships you cultivate with others. It may feel uncomfortable at times, and you may have to take the lead but follow up on initial interactions to continue getting to know one another. You could try organizing regular gatherings, offering them a helping hand to show your support of the friendship, or asking them to try out a local restaurant with you. Life is so sweet when we enjoy it together!
Connections are Easy at Lariat
Life at Lariat will be built on connections. Here, residents will be able to connect while fishing at the dock, walking on the trails, playing with their dogs, and competing on the sports courts. Contact us today to become part of our tight-knit community where we gather ‘round and lasso together in pursuit of a good, quality, meaningful life.