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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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RedBaron · M
Being part of a social organization like a church or synagogue helps a great deal.
DayDreamer3 · 36-40, F
@RedBaron I just joined a church. So that’s been good. I’m enjoying it. I’m quick to run out when the service is done though so that doesn’t help lol. I’m a complex person. Someone who wants to make friends but avoids people lol
RedBaron · M
@DayDreamer3 That doesn’t help. The most social time is following services.
DayDreamer3 · 36-40, F
@RedBaron you’re right. I should stay longer and put myself out there
RedBaron · M
@DayDreamer3 Indeed