6 Reasons Why Making Friends Is Hard

During this self isolation period, it must have been very difficult making friends. But now that some of you are free, are you looking for advice on how to make friends? Making friends can be hard, especially when you're socially awkward, introverted, or shy. Whether you’re maintaining old friendships or establishing new ones, everyone runs into challenges at some point in life. But don’t fear! Here’s your chance to learn. Let us know if you relate to some of these common problems.

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Credits
Writer: Gabrielle LaFrank
Script Editor & Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Tenzin Wangmo
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

Citations

[Psychgo]

How many friends did you make during this self-isolation period? Comment below.

[sophiatheegg]

as an introvert the best thing you could to is finding a friend who isn’t mentally/socially draining to be around

[Fairyofthe_dragonflame]

There is a time when you realise your friends were not really your friends and when you try to make new friends, its a battlefield

[nevel-luna]

_Is not like I have zero friends is just like I feel like an Outcast in every friend group I ever had_

[rickybhardwaj]

The most heartbreaking thing is watchin your close friends posting pics of a trip which you were not a part/invited...

[aryabaviskar]

I only have two close friends. The other friends are just people in my life. Am I the only one with that kind these kinds of friendships?

[greta]

I haven't had a genuine friend since like elementary school

[sanidablitovic]

One of the worst things in my high school period was when we sometimes had few free hours after classes and everyone was packing their stuff and planning where to hang out and spend those hours . I remember just sitting there in silence, waiting to be invited but no one invited me. Then I was sitting alone in school hall, seeing everyone talking and laughing while leaving school, I was ready to burst into tears, with chest pain because this shit hurt my feelings.

[confusedhomosapien]

Video: Why it’s hard to make friends?

Me: *Trust issues*

[lefthandderivative]

Am I the only one who feels that they're terrible at making friends?

[koko]

It’s not hard for me to make friends but it’s hard for me to keep them. I feel like sometimes I say the wrong thing and people get tired of me

[stablekat]

I’m honestly better at making friends online than in real life.

[ruoqifang]

i do feel like making friends as a kid is really easy, but when you grow up, the definition of friendships changes and when you're an adult friends aren't important anymore because you have too many stuffs to do for yourself or your kids

[UltimateDragon]

*"Making friends hasn't been your priority."*

This is the one I relate to the most. When I was in school, I focused more on my education. I wanted friends, but every time I did make a friend, I'd never see them again once the school year was done, or I'd never see them again after graduation.

[salemedits]

Tryna find friends who actually care about me and my emotions. We getting there.

[soapiesoap]

I always get nervous around new people but when I talk to them more I feel more comfortable with them.

[duckazelthethird]

Personally, I don't think I can relate to any of these things

While I can relate that past friendships can ruin trust I think that the reason that I don't make new friends is actually that I simply don't go out enough or have good social skills. For me it's as simple as that.

[Fairyofthe_dragonflame]

1. Past Friendships Still Haunt You
2. You're Tired Or Burnt Out
3. You Make Superficial, Situational Bonds
4. Technology Can Create Distance
5. Making Friends Has Not Been Your Priority
6. Too Many Commitments, Not Enough Time
Hope This Helped But Watch The Full Video To Understand More💖

[milume]

Reasons why making friends are hard:
1. QUARANTINE

[SuperWiiBros]

No. 1 and 5 are literally my social life so far
I hope I can have some true friends around eventually