I want to talk about friends.
I feel like I don’t need or really want friends. I feel immense pressure to make friends and have a social life but honestly when it comes down to it, I don’t really care. I don’t have a lot in common with people, I have nothing to say to them, talking feels exhausting and performative. The only times I feel like having friends is around Christmas time, new years, or when there’s an event or place I want to check out but I can’t do it alone. In these cases it’s more that I like the idea of having someone to do these things with more than having actual friends. This holiday season was very lonely but at the same time it feels like I only felt lonely because it’s seen as pathetic to spend the holidays at home doing the same things that you do every other day of the year.
A bit of context, I’m mid thirties, single, I was lucky to have some really good friends over the years, but due to circumstances we’re scattered all over the world. I’ve moved to a new city about 6 months ago. I haven’t made any friends yet. I tried, but only half-heartedly if I’m honest with myself. I rarely talk with my roommates. the idea of starting over building relationships bores me. I met these wonderful peo
Not gonna lie, this feels like a half-step, not a full move
Just reading this, the follow-through is what will decide this Hard to say where this lands long term. At least from my perspective.
Reaction: Remember The Darkness games and Prey 2006..Yeah I do.
Reaction: My cousin loves Overwatch and has told me its his favorite video game ever and how excited he was for the sequel. I like it for different reasons but I feel bad for him
Reaction: Something I've observed
Reaction: me_irl
Putting bias aside, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s what people are responding to That’s what makes this interesting.