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Loneliness
- Loneliness is something we all feel at times and to varying degrees, but it can also be something that we feel uneasy about admitting to.
- A study, published in the journal Personal Relationships, found that investing in close relationships was associated with better health, happiness and wellbeing in adulthood.
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Why Can’t You Make Friends?
- Anxiety. A very common reason for this difficulty is that many people experience some degree of anxiety when meeting new people. This anxiety stems from a fear of being rejected or judged by others
- If you feel like you don’t have friends or struggle with a sense of loneliness, you’re not alone. As an adult, it might seem difficult or impossible to make new connections, but if you're willing to put in the effort, you can certainly build new relationships.
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You feel lonely, but don't want to make friends. Why?
- Your experiences with people haven’t been overly positive.
- You find that you don’t have a lot in common with the people you meet.
- You don’t share their values, or their sense of humour, or their tastes in music.
- However, interacting with people did prove essential for my mental health.
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Introverts Find It Hard
- Friendships. It can be difficult for introverts to make new friends because getting to know someone takes so much energy.
- However, introverts don't need a wide circle of friends.
They prefer one or two close friends, even though they may know many people and have many acquaintances.
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How to Deal with Loneliness
- Acknowledge Your Feelings of Loneliness.
- Know When to Engage or Disengage From the Online World.
- Find a Volunteer Opportunity as a Way to Feel Less Lonely.
- Join a Group or Club to Overcome Loneliness With In-Person Connections.
- Practice Self-Care.
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Tips for Making Friends as an Adult during Lonely Times
1. Reach out and reconnect with old friends.
2. Get involved with a cause you care about.
3. Take up a new artistic hobby.
4. Join a professional organization.
5. Get active and join an exercise group.
6. Join a group for socializing.
7. Be your own friend first.
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