i never learned how to make friends.
i'm a 21 year old college student, and i've had social anxiety for my entire life. i deal with that by isolating myself from others, and unfortunately that means i never learned how to make friends. i try to be okay with it and tell myself that i don't need others to make me happy, but that is not true. loneliness is so hard to deal with. i have one friend irl, (who initiated our friendship) but she is always busy, and she already has a best friend.
i'm studying english and have a love for books. i also really enjoy cooking/baking, kpop girl groups, cozy video games, musicals, and *** reality tv. i tend to be more comfortable talking to other women (or non-men in general) due to past experiences. if anyone else relates, i would love to try to become friends :)
I am a 26 year old female name ILana and we r such a like I feel I isolate myself all the time I feel like we are meant too be friends your story is just like mind feel free to get back too me when you can I would love to be your friend 💕
@tealBranch8690 i would love to be friends :) how are you today?
@lavenderMoon987
Hi, I'm the same as you. I had friends when I was younger, but a lot of them have become worse people, whom I've found it better to leave in the past. Unfortunately, it's been five years since I made a friend, which makes it really awkward when I try. I have one irl friend too, and love baking. I study business in college, and love animals, art, and just about any music and TV shows. I'd love to be your friend!
@purplecashew2005 glad we can relate to each other. what do you like to bake? have you watched any good tv shows lately? i always need recommendations :)
Hi! I love baking, variety of music and TV shows. I’m in college too. I’m a listener as well so feel free to message if you wanna talk or be friends😊
@lavenderMoon987 Hey! So I am really sorry, you haven’t been making friends, but don’t worry! I trust you, and believe in you, never give up trying. You have the best confidence you can do it. I just have a feeling in my heart ❤️
@lavenderMoon987 I'm here if you want:)
@royalDreamer282 thank you so much :)
@lavenderMoon987
Hi. Im the same too. I only have one friend in real life and probably 2 online friends. I feel that my social anxiety is so bad that I can't even talk online or join in group chat.
Being on this site, posting and replying is actually me pushing myself to do it.
I like reading and video games too. Usually I just hide myself with books and games.
@peachnightflower what are your favorite books and games ???
I am the same way. Was in a very traumatic environment for most of my life and wasn't able to leave my house unless it was for class or work. I have no idea how to make friends. I'm also 21 with severe anxiety.
What is you favorite book genre?
@Lawoftheland01 i write a lot of YA, so that's mostly what i read. typically fantasy or romance. what about you?
@lavenderMoon987 I read fantasy, YA, mythofiction especially. Romance often and action occasionally. Have you read Lore by Alexandra Bracken (same author of The Darkest Minds)? I totally recommend it.
@Lawoftheland01 it's been on my tbr for forever, i just haven't gotten around to it yet! (same with the darkest minds, admittedly. i'm trying to finish all the books i own before i go buy new ones, but i will get there someday lol
@lavenderMoon987
i suffer with social anxiety too :/ i understand how hard it is to make friends and to remain positive when you spend so many days alone. really sucks. you can message me if you want to if you need someone to talk to :)
@plumPine7873 thank you so much :)
Hi I can understand what you are going through. I have also dealt with anxiety since I was small. Now I am 24 F,still don't have much friends. I can relate with you. I studied English literature and love books. I am a introvert, I hope we could become friends 😊
@agreeableBlueberry7426 of course we can! do you have a favorite book/short story that you read for school?
I have mostly read classic books. From Shakespeare, Jane Austen. Pride and prejudice is my favourite.
@lavenderMoon987 Can totally relate, I only had one friend whom i fell in love with. She was my everything. My bestfriend, My Gf, Love of my life, Family, everything. But she cheated on me and left me for someone else after 8 yrs
@GB007 i'm so sorry you had to go through that. i know how it feels to be in love with a friend (it really sucks). if you ever want to talk, i am here :)
Hello! I’m also in the same situation where i kind it hard to make friends. I’m always open and always here to talk if you want to. :)
@resourcefulShade7173 hellooo, of course i want to! how are you today?
