Lonely Twenties: Coping Without Friends

It’s the age of Netflix binges, late-night parties, and adventures that keep our adrenaline level high in moments. However, sometimes having friends to share these experiences with is far-fetched. That’s often the reality for many people in their twenties as they navigate through new territories.

The truth is making friends can be challenging during your twenties; finding people who understand you or have similar interests becomes difficult. It may feel like an impossible task to make friends when everyone around you has already established friendships.

But don’t worry! In this article, we will explore ways to cope without a friend in your twenties, because trust us –you’re not alone!

Embrace Your Solitude:

In today’s society where it seems that life flashes by in just seconds having time alone can help re-center yourself and calm down from daily hustle-bustle.

Tip 1: Take advantage of some solo activities like watching movies (Yes binge-watching RuPau’ls Drag Race over the weekend counts) go on a nature walk/hike if possible/vaccinated etc., read/write something new- whatever piques your interest really.

Spending quality me-time does wonders than anyone could imagine if approached positively (‘me-time’ should not be confused with avoiding social interaction altogether).

Social Media Friends are Still Real Friendships–to Some Degree

Social media connections might seem superficial compared to bonds made offline but dismissing them completely wouldn’t do any good either.

Tip 2: Engage with mutuals or people who share an online community interest/hobbies/platforms/social causes-likes,follow,reblog & dm each other memes!.

Reaching out even virtually shows effort and interested effort isn’t taken lightly anywhere especially throughout internet buddies.

Join communities:

Feeling connected within a group leads to inclusive moments garnered together involving common purposes-beautiful memories await!

Tip 3: Join a local hobby class, outdoor walking group, book club (for your blursed Goodreads list count), volunteer organizations. Share your passion and open up chances of finding like-minded companions.

It is okay to take some time before feeling entirely comfortable but investing energies opens doors for future thriving:

Relish in Trying Something New

All the lovely moments that you end up avoiding with insecurities or just don’t seem worth the effort might have been missed opportunities!

Tip 4: Take part in community events such as charity walks, concerts/festivals or maybe be parts of organizing committees for said activities/students clubs & societies respectively to familiarize yourself with causes outside personal interests areas.

Lots of shared memories are created when people work together on projects focusing on team goals.” For all one knows there could have possibly been an unknown hidden talent (read:top tier ukulele player) being honed due to giving chance-takingity’s blessing.

Attend Networking Events

And thou shall network! It sounds cliché this phrase/verb we keep hearing over the last few decades but meeting new acquaintance-professional/personal might present unexpected joyous bonds too.

Tip 5: Research about upcoming conferences/business exhibitions/public lectures/niche cultural happenings etc., attend workshops,speaking engagements,pitching competitions-Voila!-networking on silver platter served alongside canapés if lucky enough.

Networking doesn’t have an expiry date so start early since fortifying valuable relationships cannot harm any existing/potential employment prospects/satisfying social life pursuits alike.

Hire a coach:

Mental Health check-ins must be made periodically. If constantly being worried about making meaningful connections affects daily life functioning then identifying strategies applicable within individual situations should always come first whether from professional help-said like certified Life Coach intervention sessions ideally via teletherapy options during pandemic seasons or impromptu chats with friends in place.

Practice Gratitude and Positive self-talk

Negative talk can bring down motivation & energy levels. Being compassionate towards oneself while focusing on personal goals increases confidence to pursue relevant avenues with gusto.

Tip 7: Draft daily positive affirmations or journaling-gratitude lists detailing successes/consciously spotting beauty in everyday scenarios helps create-maintain a conscious grateful mindset even during not-so-great days.

Frequent Revisit things that make you happy

Repeating activities full of joy (especially those created solely for the pleasure)-listening to old playlist/tracks which soothe us, buying fresh flowers every week, playing online games-provides an added sense of familiar happiness giving chance-bringing instant relief from negative emotions if for sporadic intervals.

{‘Lonely Twenties-Coping without Friends’ is Not That Bad Really}

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