Why is making friends difficult?

I'm just asking, if you have had difficulty making friends, what has been difficult about it? What has made it hard for friends to stick?

I don't have that many friends, but I do have a few good ones. I met most of them through one particular person. If I didn't know him, I don't know that I'd be friends with all the people I met through him. So I kinda feel like I got lucky. I think I'm most held back by social anxiety. But I definitely rely on other people for social situations. I never initiate anything.

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SatanBurger · 36-40, F

The truth is you don't know who is a friend or not until drama goes down or you're vulnerable and need others.

I do think of people as friends most of the time, I got a few on here that are decent people. But I don't place expectations on no one anymore for the above reasons. In the end, you only have yourself as people can change and decide to stop talking for reasons.

TheRascallyOne · 31-35, M

Sometimes its easier if you help people like go out of your way to be there for them its easier to make friends

Lyndawifeandmom · F

I've never had a problem making friends myself

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Lyndawifeandmom · F

@WestonTexan You're really cute , so what's the problem ?

WestonTexan · 18-21, M

@Lyndawifeandmom Thanks 😅 I think my problem has more to do with social awkwardness and anxiety. But I'm starting college soon, so I'm trying to be positive about my prospects for making new friends.

Lyndawifeandmom · F

@WestonTexan Just be yourself , I can't believe that girls won't be attracted to you .

Placetodream · 46-50, F

Hi Take your time, you are your own person, one day when it matters you may surprise yourself.

YoMomma ·

My mom made my friends for me when i was young..

SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

You have friends in real life that you see and hang out with on a regular basis?

Or just online friends?

WestonTexan · 18-21, M

@SumKindaMunster Both. I do have real in-person friends. But only a few, and I knew other people that I just "drifted away" from. I know it becomes more pronounced as you get older.

SumKindaMunster · 51-55, M

@WestonTexan It's good you have that real life friends. Spend time with them even if you are just in each other's company. It will help you feel more fulfilled and secure.

My personal experience in life is that I don't need a LOT of friends, but just a couple of good ones. Cultivate the friendships that matter to you.

Scouser · 36-40, M

I’ll be your friend

jackrabbit10 · M

you will learn as you age, just hang in there,

Unlearn · 41-45, M

Because people are self centred.

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