Is it that hard to make friends these days?

[Commish]

I'll add that technology has made it where life is so convenient that you really don't need to make the necessary connections that might lead to friendship.

Like back in the day you made friends with the neighborhood mechanic, the guy at the deli, the bootleg man, whoever. Now you can literally be a functioning hermit thanks to a laptop and a smartphone.

True.

That's why dating apps and dating sites became popular. A person can literally form relationships without actually meeting someone. It created a comfort zone with little to no risk.

But, aside from technology, time will eventually tell you who is meant to be in your life as you age. People end up getting married, having kids, start careers, move, travel, etc. So, eventually, your circle of friends will naturally decrease as your priorities change.

Lastly, some people don't want friends and prefer to be alone. That's cool for those people, I guess?

 

[LuuqMaan]

Increase of autistic people
Too many undiagnosed people roaming around.

 

[hitmonlee]

TBH It's not hard if you drink and/or do drugs

I'm not trolling either.

This is the absolute correct answer

I’ve made lifelong friends by smoking weed

 

[Marks]

Increase of autistic people
Too many undiagnosed people roaming around.

You could probably make an arguement that this increase in mental illness is a side effect of not having more of these "third places"

 

[Rawtid]

As a mom, I find it easier. My newest set of friends are parents of kids that play on my daughter’s softball team.

 

[NoirDynosaur]

This is mostly western culture

What others have said before, technology has became the dominant force in communication in this day and age. Social media makes us more anti social and distant.

Individualistic society makes people disposable.

Making quantity friends is easier but making QUALITY friends is HARD.

It's better to be alone than deal with misery people.

 

[Cloutius Maximus]

24 hour news cycle and endless murder/true crime content makes people paranoid

 

[voltronblack]

No try volunteering

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Why volunteer?​

With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering can be enormous. Volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. The right match can help you to find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career.

Giving to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. It can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of purpose. While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day. Giving in even simple ways can help those in need and improve your health and happiness.

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Volunteering connects you to others​

One of the more well-known benefits of volunteering is the impact on the community. Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Even helping out with the smallest tasks can make a real difference to the lives of people, animals, and organizations in need. And volunteering is a two-way street: It can benefit you and your family as much as the cause you choose to help. Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills.

Make new friends and contacts​

One of the best ways to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships is to commit to a shared activity together. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to an area. It strengthens your ties to the community and broadens your support network, exposing you to people with common interests, neighborhood resources, and fun and fulfilling activities.

Increase your social and relationship skills​

While some people are naturally outgoing, others are shy and have a hard time meeting new people. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice and develop your social skills, since you are meeting regularly with a group of people with common interests. Once you have momentum, it's easier to branch out and make more friends and contacts.

 

[The ADD]

Harder no. It’s the circumstance of how a lot of people choose to live their lives now.

 

[SupaHotIce]

Its not hard to find people to chill with, but it's hard to find real friends

 

[Raw Lyrics]

24 hour news cycle and endless murder/true crime content makes people paranoid

Underrated post. I live in NYC, when you watcy the news you would think it’s a war zone.

Have a muphuka all paranoid, but when I’m up and about it’s definitely nowhere near as bad as the news would have you think.

 

[SadimirPutin]

Yes and no

Maintaining friendships is a lot eadier than gaining new friends

And if you want to gain mew friends it will require some effort

Gaining new genuine fruends is harder than random tinder sex

 

[Paper Boi]

late stage capitalism

 

[YaThreadFloppedB!]

yea.

I walk in a function and the girls get to tuggin on me, they hair get caught up all in my chain when they get to hugging on me.