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How to make friends as an adult?

To be honest I struggle with making new friends. It’s not that I’m not friendly and approachable. I have to socialize all day for my job. So I feel to tired to do it after work. I have to approach people, ask them deep questions to best be able to help them. So I have to be an extrovert.

But when it comes to not being at work I resort back to my normal nature of being an introvert. Where I don’t want to approach people. When someone from work invites me out I rarely want to go. And yet I sit here wishing I had more friends.

I guess I am just looking for my people. The ones where it feels natural and not a forced effort. So many people are fake now a days. I can’t be bothered pretending to like someone because I have no one. I rather be alone.

As an adult how do you make new friends? Do you find it as difficult as me?
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Montanaman · M
I've lived in Montana now for 9 years. No friends since i left New Mexico. We're still considered outsiders here.
Maybe why i spend so much time on SW...searching. 🤗
DayDreamer3 · 36-40, F
@Montanaman do you ever try to make friends there? Do they treat you like an outsider?
Montanaman · M
@DayDreamer3 Ive tried. But actually we're so busy just tending to our own family, don't have time for anyone's drama 🙃
DayDreamer3 · 36-40, F
@Montanaman I can understand that. It is hard to find time for other things sometimes. And yes sometimes it’s more peaceful to have less people to deal with!
Montanaman · M
@DayDreamer3 But still, something is missing 🤔😒🤗
DayDreamer3 · 36-40, F
@Montanaman I understand