You might have noticed that, as a kid, you found it easy to make friends.
You might even find yourself feeling like you have no friends at all.
This is a familiar feeling among adults.
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Why can’t adults seem to find people with whom they connect?
People want to be liked, and people want (and need) friends.
Plus, it feels good to like other people.
So, if you feel like you have no friends, what can you do?
If you want tomake new friends, start by making a conscious effort to meet new people.
Of course, these reasons are unique to each individual.
Is it normal to have no friends?
Reports suggest that many adults report having few friends or none at all.
In reality, there might be many reasons why people lack friends.
Some may want more friends, while others are satisfied with few social connections.
Below are some other benefits of having friends.
There are many you could seek and cultivate new friendships.
You’ll find out new things about yourself and even meet people who have the same struggles as you.
You might also consider trying your luck with the “silent” or introverted types.
Althoughintroverts might not be social butterflies, that doesn’t mean they don’t want to make friends.
Likewise, just because someone is quiet and keeps to themselves doesn’t necessarily mean they are unfriendly.
So,strike up a conversationanyway.
After you’ve made new friends, you’re most likely wondering how you could keep these friendships.
Whatever route feels right for you, double-check you prioritize some form of connection with other people.
Cox DA.The state of American friendship: Change, challenges, and loss.
Survey Center on American Life.
2019;56(3):1075-1103. doi:10.1007/s13524-019-00770-w
