Friendship & Social Life

Alone in a Crowded World: The Feeling of Loneliness and Lack of Friendships Many of us have felt lonely at times. But have you ever wondered why some people don’t have close friends? It isn’t always simple. The reasons can be complicated. We've all been there – scrolling through social media, seeing everyone else hanging out with their friend groups, and wondering "Why don't people seem to like me?" or "How does everyone else make it look so easy?" If you're nodding along, y

It's Not Just You—It Really Is Harder Making friends as an adult feels like trying to solve a Rubik's cube while blindfolded. Remember when you were a kid and all it took was "Hey, want to be friends?" and boom— instant bestie? Yeah, those days are long gone. But don't panic. You're not doomed to a life of talking to your houseplants (though they're excellent listeners). The truth is, adult friendships require a bit more strategy than playground politics. Here's the thing: e

Embrace New Beginnings Where You Know No One Moving to a new city where you don't know a single soul can feel pretty overwhelming. One day you're surrounded by your usual crew, and the next you're eating takeout alone while wondering if you'll ever have friends to grab drinks with again. Been there? Yeah, most of us have. The good news is that building a social circle from scratch is totally possible – it just takes a bit of strategy, patience, and stepping out of your comfor