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shysheep

Updated 4mo ago

Struggling to Make Friends as I Get Older

Why no matter what I do, can I not find friends? The moment I got older it seemed making friends was a lot harder, it makes managing day to day life that much harder. I can't always rely on my boyfriend, right?

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nobody64

4mo

I relate to this so much. If you ever wanna or need someone, I'm always here.
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shysheep

4mo

thank you, if it's alright I might dm you.
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Cowboy_frog

1mo

It’s not just you society is built really isolating and most ppl struggle to make friends they just are quiet about it. I saw a post that around 80% of people don’t have friends. Also many use “friends” differently than me. Like I don’t consider people I’m not close to or my coworkers friends but some do.
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Cowboy_frog

1mo

If you can signing up for a in person class where you can meet ppl over shared interests and see them repetitively is a great option. Join clubs or a book club. Idk where you live but If they’re like a coffee shop or town of shops were you can make a habit of going to so u get familiar with regulars and eventually form connections. Volunteering. There’s friend making apps prompting “friend date” I haven’t tired them though. If you also try messaging people on Instagram who live nearby and talk and eventually lead to meeting up if you both are interested in being friends. Ik it’s really hard, but ur effort count. Unfortunately you have to take initiative because people aren’t talking to you properly because they’re socially anxious.
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Cowboy_frog

1mo

Definitely don’t rely on just ur bf. You don’t want to end up codependent plus it’s not fair to either of you to just have 1 person to talk to
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Noir

4w

You can always write me if you want. Having the same issue every since I been working from home. And my boyfriend doesn't get anxiety issues.
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TheUltimateGinge

4w

I feel the same way! If anyone ever wants to talk, feel free to message me :)

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