Feeling connected to others is a crucial part of living a fulfilling life. We need others to share our experiences with — to feel seen, heard and appreciated. More importantly, we need these connections to be strong and authentic. It’s not about how many connections you have, but rather, whether those connections are meaningful – whether they add value to your life. Finding these kinds of connections isn’t always easy. Sometimes, it isn’t about ‘finding’ the right connections, but working on ones you might have already. Either way, here are five things you can do to start building authentic connections