For most of my life I've moved around. Grew up in Chicago and moved to the east coast after parents divorced, and haven't lived anywhere longer than a year for the last 18 years of my life (31 yo as of today). Anyways, finally bought a place to call my own this year. I thought "this'll help me meet new people". Everyone always says "good things in life take time". Honestly it feels like I'm running out of time. The only people in my life are my divorced parents, who live in other states. I have a good job, but just can't meet anyone, no matter how hard I try. I've done all the dating apps, Meetups, volunteering, hiking groups, etc, etc, and still, not one friend to call to talk to or meet up with. I know I'm not a bad person, I don't drink/smoke/do drugs. I run marathons, try to put positivity out in the world, but here I am, alone again.
This year I had a feeling this would happen so I made sure to take work off, and fill my day with projects. Installed a new kitchen faucet and some other maintenance that needed to be done. It helped take my mind off of the loneliness.. until I was done. Honestly no sure what else I can even do. I haven't had someone to call a "close friend" in years and it's just getting old. Anyone have a similar experience? Thoughts? Suggestions? Is our generation just that socially inept that no one is interested in building new connections?
This year I had a feeling this would happen so I made sure to take work off, and fill my day with projects. Installed a new kitchen faucet and some other maintenance that needed to be done. It helped take my mind off of the loneliness.. until I was done. Honestly no sure what else I can even do. I haven't had someone to call a "close friend" in years and it's just getting old. Anyone have a similar experience? Thoughts? Suggestions? Is our generation just that socially inept that no one is interested in building new connections?