How to Join a Friend Group When You’re the New Person

Landscape 16:9 editorial infographic titled “How to Join a Friend Group When You’re the New Person” in Self-Care Portfolio colors — deep green, sage, soft gold, and warm cream. The background features a soft watercolor gradient from sage to gold for a welcoming, grounded tone. Four minimalist dark-green line icons with gold accents are evenly spaced across the center: a welcome mat labeled “Start Where You Are,” two overlapping chat bubbles labeled “One Conversation at a Time,” a tennis racket labeled “Join Through Shared Activities,” and Nova’s smiling face icon (Black woman with dark brown skin and type-4 hair in a low bun, waving softly) labeled “Grow Roots Slowly.” The title and subtitle appear at the top with a thin gold underline, and a centered soft-gold “Self-Care Portfolio” watermark appears at the bottom. The overall mood is calm, warm, and inviting.

Joining an established friend group as the new person isn’t easy. Here are the self-care takeaways that helped me navigate it with confidence and build real connections.

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