How can I improve my social life?

[Jmmmfi4]

I can't take the isolation anymore. It's really effecting my mental health. A lot.

I literally have no friends and haven't for many years now. No wife or girlfriend either. I work Monday through Friday full time and have weekends off. I feel so isolated on the weekends it's really making me depressed.

I have no one to talk to no one to hang out with and really no where to go. i spend all weekend sitting in front of the TV. I feel so alone, which I am. How can I make friends?

I'm not much of a drinker so I don't go to bars. I do go to the gym but I don't really try to talk to anyone there either. The only app I have is Instagram no Facebook or anything.

I don't know how to get out of this rut.

[Anonymous]

I'd look a little deeper than what you're asking and say that the issue is really the full-time work or the rat race. And further more, a disconnection with God or your spiritual needs. Notice how quick people are to state their social needs? or that they feel isolated? But I see spiritual needs unmet here as well. What is your life purpose? what were you born to do? Getting more social will only help for the short term because if you are unaware of your purpose, you will still feel that void. If you do not tend to your spiritual needs, you will still feel that void.

You said 'I spend all weekend sitting in front of the TV.' but no one is forcing you to do this. You could be familiarizing yourself with the Word of God... you could be out helping others etc.

The TV programs you to be weak, isolated, depressed. It's frequency is low vibration, it's message is that of stress, loneliness and isolation. There is nothing fulfilling on the TV. I'd say that was part of the issue.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/d8vFaucxHas

[Anonymous]

there is always options even if it feels like there is no options , in terms of friends there is different ways to meet people or get to know better the ones you already know. i never really talked to many people at the gym either so not sure that is a good place or not

in terms of dating i feel like in your situation the only realistic option is online dating as you don't have a social circle or anyway to meet people. you just need a good profile and a realistic mindset when trying to message people on there , obviously a lot won't reply but some might and it could lead to a date

[BasedBaeBecca]

One way to improve your social life and make new friends is to put yourself out there. Try attending events, joining clubs or groups, participating in activities, engaging with people at your gym, and meeting friends of friends. You can also try online platforms like Meetup to meet people with similar interests. The key is to put yourself in social situations where you can talk to people and get to know them. Remember to be open, friendly, and approachable, and make an effort to get to know people. With time and consistent effort, you can build friendships and create a rich and fulfilling social life.

[menina]

There was a time in my life in which I used to feel this way. I don't have an active social life right now, but it used to be much worse. Plus, now I know what to do to improve it.

Perhaps you need to go out more. Find something that you like which involves other people. You can also start practicing a sport, go to concerts. Or even go the library if you like reading.

If none of this works, you can try apps or websites to meet people. Just make sure that you're not being catfished.

[iseekpinetrees]

Go on social apps or dating apps make some effort on then and try to talk to women or guys if u want them as friends. There's dating sites for older people as well not all youngins. There's apps that will help you find people into the same hobbies as you. You can also gain a hobby or take classes somewhere so u can be a little social. Church if that's ur thing.

[FreyaRed]

I have a lot of 'friends' but they aren't real friends. Having social skills doesn't give you anything. I'm sure if I wasn't physically presentable and I didn't have high social status due my job and family, 80% of my 'friends' would disappear suddenly. Most people are opportunists because it's human nature.

[Billlewis]

As much of a badass as you are, I think all you have to do is advertise or go out and meet some beautiful women who are available.

[Anonymous]

What about at work? Do you have any work collegues you could hang out with?

Otherwise you could join a sport team or something like that and make friends that way. All my dads friends are basically from tennis

[FunkyMonkee]

Try going out to public places to mingle instead of sitting here typing. I would, if I had a way to get there!

[slatyb]

Have you looked at meetup. com? If you are in a medium to largeish city there are groups for everything. What do you like to do?

[genericname85]

go, participate in volunteering work or sports and hobby clubs. there's a lot of options to meet people. just get up and make use of them.

[jahaims]

What are your interests. You like the gym maybe try jiu jitsu. Most bjj gyms have a excellent community.

[gorydetails]

Join meetup. com. . Find some hobbies that are social. Join running clubs, or other social clubs.

[collie22]

What activities do you do?

[Jmmmfi4]

Virtually nothing... thats kinda the problem. I'm spending way too much time at home alone. It's really effecting my mental health. I don't know what to do.

[collie22]

Find something you like that gets you out of the house. For me it's skating and hiking. I meet lots of nice people skating.

[Billlewis]

Even if all you did was show up at a club, you'd probably meet two or three good looking women who'd be interested in going out on a date with you. This is my opinion only.

[inhua]

while I understand your desire for solutions

why are you advertising this on public?

[Jmmmfi4]

Why wouldn't i

[iiinsOMNIA]

If you figure it out, let me know 💀✨