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Is it normal to have “friendship fatigue” as you age?

The older I get, the less motivated I am to befriend new folks, because merely a few of them would keep in touch with me for as long as I have known them. I am rarely asked out by my friends but usually spending time with myself, envying their wonderful social life and stable career while pitying myself for not being a gross failure at the age of 27 – jobless and not having a permanent address.

As such, I have developed a friendship fatigue where I no longer want to make new friends, much less find a significant other – as far as Mars.

What do you think?

Reply 1

jelllyfiiish

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Original post by Anonymous

The older I get, the less motivated I am to befriend new folks, because merely a few of them would keep in touch with me for as long as I have known them. I am rarely asked out by my friends but usually spending time with myself, envying their wonderful social life and stable career while pitying myself for not being a gross failure at the age of 27 – jobless and not having a permanent address.
As such, I have developed a friendship fatigue where I no longer want to make new friends, much less find a significant other – as far as Mars.
What do you think?

There are definitely many who feel the same way - but do you feel happy while being drowned in these types of thoughts?

If not, you need to make a change in your lifestyle, your mindset, and your goals. Don’t let temporary thoughts drag you down.

27 is still considered young in some cases, so live your life happily. Be courageous and focus on more positive ideas - you can do it!

Wishing you all the best. :jumphug:

Reply 2

luvsunsets

Original post by Anonymous

The older I get, the less motivated I am to befriend new folks, because merely a few of them would keep in touch with me for as long as I have known them. I am rarely asked out by my friends but usually spending time with myself, envying their wonderful social life and stable career while pitying myself for not being a gross failure at the age of 27 – jobless and not having a permanent address.
As such, I have developed a friendship fatigue where I no longer want to make new friends, much less find a significant other – as far as Mars.
What do you think?

yes i think it is normal for this to happen for example i started to have a friendship in year 7 to year 11 and started to lose interest because she had new friends or ppl she knew and made me feel replaced

Reply 3

Anonymous #1

Original post by luvsunsets

Yes, I agree.

Reply 4

jas149

I can also relate to this (I'm 26). During my teen and university years, I feel like I had a lot of people to talk to. Yet at that time, I had so many other things to do (i.e. studying) that I didn't care much about socialising and was content on my own. But I'd say once I turned 24 and started to have much more free time (excluding working hours of course), my social life hasn't been the best

Reply 5

StriderHort

Normal? not really, esp not to just give up out of apparent self pity.

Maintaining friendships and making connections outside of forced environments such as school and when people start developing their own priorities takes effort, no doubt about it, you've got to give to get.

It's your life to do as you please and I get the comfort of seclusion, but it sounds a miserable course to choose for your life and the human race will just keep going past you with barely a wave.

Reply 6

Anonymous #1

Original post by StriderHort

Normal? not really, esp not to just give up out of apparent self pity.
Maintaining friendships and making connections outside of forced environments such as school and when people start developing their own priorities takes effort, no doubt about it, you've got to give to get.
It's your life to do as you please and I get the comfort of seclusion, but it sounds a miserable course to choose for your life and the human race will just keep going past you with barely a wave.

Yes, you are right. I agree.

Reply 7

username7272953

Original post by Anonymous

The older I get, the less motivated I am to befriend new folks, because merely a few of them would keep in touch with me for as long as I have known them. I am rarely asked out by my friends but usually spending time with myself, envying their wonderful social life and stable career while pitying myself for not being a gross failure at the age of 27 – jobless and not having a permanent address.
As such, I have developed a friendship fatigue where I no longer want to make new friends, much less find a significant other – as far as Mars.
What do you think?

mate sounds like you need to get off the internet and get into the world!!!