Hello,
I’ll openly admit it: I have no friends. I’m picturing myself sitting in a circle of people confessing the same, maybe we could call it the “No Friends Circle of Trust.” Haha.
This post is for anyone who might be in the same boat but doesn’t feel comfortable saying it out loud. As adults, admitting you have no friends can make people assume there must be a negative reason, that you’re unfriendly, unkind, or “the problem.” In my experience, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Speaking for myself, I often find I give more than I get back. Don’t get me wrong, I never give just to receive but when you notice a pattern where people take advantage of your generosity, you start to pull away from friendships altogether.
I don’t struggle to talk to people, but small talk makes me deeply uncomfortable, and meaningful conversations don’t always seem to be what people are looking for. So, I often find myself listening more than speaking. On the plus side, I’m an excellent listener which feels like an underrated superpower.
If you value honesty, humour, and conversations that go a little deeper than the weather, I’d really like to connect with you here.
