Making new friends is hard in 2024

I have no friends at all. I've tried everyway you possibly can, going to activity groups, trying to start up random conversations with strangers, contact old peers that I used to be in contact with, but it always just fizzles out for whatever reason. I don't think I am that boring. I try my best to be engaged, listen and also talk but it seems like I am not important enough to maintain a connection, just a mere good conversation. Don't get me wrong I appreciate a good conversation at any time but some times I wish there was more to it then that. Am I the only one who feels this way? I just want to laugh, hang out and be myself with someone again if that is even possible today. Am I being too entitled?

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BnBSpringer09 · 26-30, F

I completely get you! It is definitely hard this day in age, and it seems like people have changed, too. They are so much more reserved and less social than in the past, it seems. Many things are trending in the direction of convenience with as little human interaction as possible, and I think that's hurting people's social lives.

I've had much better luck with older people, as they seem to really enjoy having someone to talk to and I always find them to be lovely to have conversions with. They tend to be very genuine and kind IME as well.

As for people in our age group, that's really a tough one that I've been trying to figure out for awhile. The only way I've met any is by networking through current friends, though many are in the same boat.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@BnBSpringer09 true,I feel more comfortable talking to an older person randomly rather than someone my age. People will age will look at me weird as if to say "why is she talking to me". Older people will smile and talk...

BnBSpringer09 · 26-30, F

@iamnikki Yes! That's my experience as well.