
I also feel more isolated than I want to be. Not to the same extent that you do, but I’m finding ways to build community. Specifically, I found some women who are getting together to build a matriarchy. And I have friends that I meet at martial arts practice. I wish we had more community spaces. Local parks can be good for making friends sometimes… I had a lovely conversation with an older woman and a weird interaction with her friend who hit on me, so… not perfect.
Yeah… maybe it’s cause I’m an introvert and have a hard time making friends but I think this past two years of college where I didn’t have any friends (who went there, so mainly online friends) maybe let me be comfy being alone and allowed me freedom to do whatever I wanted whenever! Also allowed me to focus on my needs and mental health
Ima dude, but I’m the same way. They really don’t cover this much in media but your early 20s seems to be your hardest as you’re adjusting to life out of a structured school, likely in a new area, with no friends. I’ve been in a new area for 10 months and I still struggle with trying to make an active friend group. Everyone wants to do their own thing