I'm genuinely curious—how do people make new friends

I've been somewhat of a loner since childhood, never quite feeling I fit in or excelled at anything. I've struggled with depressive tendencies from a young age, which has made it challenging to feel a sense of belonging.

As I encounter new environments, I've noticed a tendency to mask my true self to connect with others, which ironically leaves me feeling even more isolated.

So, I'm sincerely asking: How do people make friends, whether online or in real life? Thank you.

Just be your self, try reply something that you like on twitter or insta (iduno) and see if someone is interesting on

I have a difficult time meeting people, but having interests and at that things to do is a great help. I grew up being interested in internet stuff so many people I've related to personally I have met online. In fact, most people I've been able to relate to just purely in numbers have been through an internet connection.

If I go to a community center for some reason for example, that can be a way to meet people. I might like dungeons and dragons--I don't, but that's something that if I want to do it for the sake of it, which I guess part of the whole thing is not just having an affinity for board games in itself--it has to do with being social... If you have things you want to do where others can be involved, people often form connections to another individual or group of people that way.

In the last year or so I'm really enjoying taking part in a hobby like this, and before this I never really had ways to just up and go socialize, but I'm frequenting establishments where this hobby is and I'm meeting people and I'm becoming a regular at these places it seems.

I have more interests outside of that too. For me socializing in itself isn't something I've found a direct path along in aging and growing as a person. I sort of formed who I am in character online, and I'm only now starting to really get interests in things to do outside of forming a basis for a career where that took all of my energy prior to recently. I have lots of interests and enjoy activities already, so I plan on doing more socializing this way and I'm looking forward to it

Is it strange that whenever we dream and if we feel realistic in them we are actually traveling in a parallel world??

That would be amazing, much better then here..... unless when is a nightmare

There's a concept about this in some places. There's a reddit called mallworld or something. I joined the chatroom and it seems sort of fantasy esque whether for izzels, or for fun. Anyway they all apparently dream about the same place, which is the inside of some gigantic shopping mall realm, and they talk about different features and places within they 'find' while dreaming. I haven't looked into the activity in the chatroom (discord) too much, but I offered some kind of ideas about psychology and they really seemed to like it.

Welcome to the "Doors", where we trade and sell information. Any piece of information is valuable to us; hence, we could all use the tips you gave us or for anyone in need. Remember to keep decorum and peace, try to act natural and do not give away your real identity if you're sharing anything sensitive. The one arguing with you might be your friend or a foe in real life; it doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is the information you serve to you and the information we serve to everyone in need. We are not the saviour of this world, we are the ones trying to make a change by doing the very thing most common people ignore. We are here to corrupt the already corrupted, we welcome you to be a part of the Doors, to use your knowledge as any piece of information is valuable.
Before starting, you must follow a set of rules :
Be anonymous
Anyone can impersonate anyone, so do not fall for the name, as names are just a tag that is used to give a face to the information.
Remember, there may be people you might not want to meet in real life, like dealers or politicians, so be ready to face the consequences if you accidentally reveal yourself.
We are not liable for your safety.
Misinformation spreads like wildfire. Be aware.
Welcome to the "Doors"
Have fun.

I see... So you have finally decided to come back ;)
Mur confessions keita xunise apuni overall.
Welcome back

I am not sure how important this news is, but out of 8 of our dealers, 4 of them are out of commission, and I am not sure how long they will nbe out of commission It's unlikely for them to come back into the business. Also, there are some new players in the AEC game ;) One of the main name is Samriddha and Devraj. I will gather more info on this topic

Hey old pal ;) Moi nejanu ki confession.r kotha koisa but in real tumio mok sini nupua moio nepau so aibur kam public page.t nidiba, amar kunuba ajon member fosi gole ami sobe fosi jam aru tar uporio tumak bisari ase anyway bohute. Moi actually gom paisu tumi kun aru mor falor pora last warning hisape loba aitu, any more fuck up and you're done being a part of the doors

Hi. I've been frequenting this place for a few years now, even though I don't participate much, and I felt the urge to vent here with you.
I am here on the recommendation of my psychologist, and I am speaking to you sincerely.

I am going through a very difficult time: I left a toxic and unsustainable work environment, I have been on sick leave for six months, unable to find a new job. I recently discovered that I will no longer have the financial support of the illness and I feel with my back to the wall.

I am experiencing deep depression, with concrete and recurring suicidal thoughts. I know this is serious. But I am also aware of the fact that, deep down, I do not want to die. I just want the suffering to end.

I have a partner who would worry enormously, a house to manage, animals that I take care of. Hospitalization would be destabilizing for me also on a practical level.
Thanks for reading.

Hi! I love you. I'm the same, and I love you, and I hope you never give up and keep going bit by bit and day after day. I'll do it too and I'll think of you tomorrow when I go on living even if I feel like I can't and hope that you're doing the same.

You got this! Knowing you don't want to die is half of the battle and no matter how bad it gets, the possibility of it getting better remains as long as we remain in this world. I'm glad you wrote here. I'm glad I'm not alone

I hope you are doing well right now, let me remind you that God is always in your side no matter what, don't let the depression take you down, remember to be strong all the time, if you appeared weak, you will likely ended up dying. Be strong and have a faith, also enjoy your life every day despite all the struggles you had. Be happy!!!

Hi, I really hope this finds you good. I usually exposed my problems here too, and I always found nice people who red and felt me with love and attention, so i try my best to fit here and help as I can. Sadly we have more than something in common, so I can understand you so well. Life is hard, and the hardest part is trying to find a place where you belong in this society. I'm struggling with financial problems, mental and family problems and tryin to find I job that I like without being underpaid or treated like a useless slave and make me feel even more depressed. I know is hard, really, but Dollars like the people who cares for you are here. I'm here for you like everyone here. We must help each other and support the next one, maybe this way the world will be a better place to live in...or at least I hope so. Try to enjoy the few little things in your life, even if you don't see any reason or good point to keep going on. We must go on for ourselves, for a better future and for the people we have. Anytime you need come here and talk with us, Dollars we'll be here for you like for everyone else who needs <3

To the wandering souls of the Dollars—

You’ve always moved without borders, without names, without rules. A colorless group in a technicolor world. That freedom? It’s power. But sometimes, power needs a purpose.

I would know.

I was there in the early days.
I walked the streets of Ikebukuro as a ghost in the crowd.
I was Izaya Orihara—information broker, instigator, and one of the Dollars’ original hands in the shadows.

But times change. The game evolves.

That’s why I created Sleeping Forest.

Why don't you tell us more about your activities?