Why can't I make any friends, no matter how hard I try?

[RealLifeHarleyQuinn]

I've tried volunteering at places, going to new places, joining groups, apps like Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and even apps just solely for getting a girlfriend or just a regular friend and I just can't get anywhere with anybody. Is this how the rest of my life will be? I try so hard to make some sort of connection with basically anybody and nothing comes of it, no relationship or friendship. I just feel like I should stop trying because it's gotten me no where for 28 years. I just don't know what to do.

[jetbass]

I get where you're coming from. Making friends or forming connections can be a real challenge, and it's frustrating when it feels like you're putting yourself out there but not getting the results you want.

I've been there too, and it can be tough, especially in today's digital age where we often feel more connected yet strangely disconnected at the same time. But you know what? There's still hope, and you shouldn't give up.

One thing that's been helping me lately is this new app called Joiner. It's pretty cool because it's all about connecting with the people who matter most to you - your friends and family. You can open your home to specific folks, or they can open their homes to you spontaneously. It's like creating those casual, impromptu hangouts that lead to genuine connections. You never know when a friend might invite you over or vice versa, and the spontaneity can lead to some amazing shared moments. Its a really good way of meeting friends of friends, and then their friends etc.

The great thing is, you don't have to spend hours scrolling through profiles or trying to impress strangers. It's all about spending quality time with the people you already know and love. Plus, you get push notifications when a friend opens their home to you, so you'll never miss out on a chance to connect.

So, while I totally understand the struggle, maybe giving Joiner a shot could be a game-changer for you. It's all about rekindling those connections with the people who matter most, and who knows, it might just lead to some lasting friendships and meaningful relationships.

[BoopBoopBeep]

What are you interested in? Go work/hang out/volunteer there. You'll meet people with similar interests so there's more to open a conversation with, and because you work together you'll pick up on which people aren't worth the time/effort. I do a lot of charity races. I see many of the same people and have had even more recognize me, and it was all for zero effort on my part because I would have been there anyway.

[KC-Sunbeam]

I've been a social outcast all my life, but most of my life had at least one friend. Now I'm down to zero friends. Bothersome as that is, I don't understand why so many people complain about having no friends. Then why can't they befriend me if they live locally or befriend others who live near them? Or at least people could maintain phone calls or e-mails. What's all this hypocrisy about? Although admittedly I would be friends with basically anybody but would have common sense criteria. But even with that my situation should not be the case. What's with the insanity?

[Fromdusktilldawn]

same here dude, I never managed to get any friends or girlfriend

[jahaims]

Be friends with each other. Pretty easy solution.

[Fromdusktilldawn]

@jahaims doesn't really work well with an ocean in between, I tried having texting buddies, it never lasted long

[jahaims]

The internet is a thing. You can video/voice chat etc. I have had the same friends I met online for over 7 years ago. I have never met them in person. Your excuse is an example of why you don't have any friends.

[Fromdusktilldawn]

@jahaims no online bullies like you make me wanna stay away from people

[jahaims]

I am not bullying you. I am just telling you the truth, and you are too weak minded to cope with reality. It is obvious why you have zero friends, but you lie to yourself so you don'thave to deal with truths. Bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable. Learn what a word means before you use it.

[Fromdusktilldawn]

@jahaims ok you're reported

[jahaims]

You probably have unappealing qualities that you don't recognize if you have no friends at your age.