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Hate being lonely (discuss.tchncs.de)

No gf, no friends, it's hard to meet new people. Tinder and other apps don't work. Idk even if I travel somewhere I'm alone

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[-] gibmiser@lemmy.world 42 points 2 weeks ago

Join a club or organization or volunteer somewhere. It has to be in person and you have to go even if at first you aren't comfortable.

All the friends people make at school are happy accidents of proximity and chance. Same with coworker friends. You have to make some luck for yourself, put yourself in situations where you will regularly see the same people and get to know them through what you are doing.

Also, don't focus on romance, focus on friendship. Romance will come naturally - not forced.

I know this does not come easy for most people in your situation. It feels stupid and awkward but chance and circumstances play a huge role in making friends.

[-] Platypus 4 points 1 week ago

I'm sick of hearing this dumb advice tbh

[-] colourlessidea@sopuli.xyz 4 points 1 week ago
[-] Platypus 5 points 1 week ago

Many can't do it. Plus is not a guaranteed solution

[-] gibmiser@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Buddy, I hate to say it but there is no guaranteed solution. This advice is the best bet without knowing your life story. Do what works for you, but don't give up and try different things, even things that are hard or scary.

[-] insomniac_lemon@lemmy.cafe 2 points 1 week ago

The biggest is living in a sparsely populated area without good (or at times, any) transportation options. Add in money and solitary-or-niche hobbies for good measure.

There is also probably a point to be made about not having previous luck with friends in school, or romance not once ever coming naturally.

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