Making Friends in an Era of Loneliness
It's not easy, but it's possible.
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I’m on a quest for a new friend.
It’s not that I don’t have friends. I do.
But as I grow older and my son begins to venture into early adulthood, I find myself with more time than I’ve had in years. And I’m keenly aware of how important it is to build connections for healthy aging.
So, for the past year or so, I’ve been searching — no small feat for an introvert who relishes solitude and prefers to spend her days puttering in the kitchen or typing on the computer.
Some folks seem to make friends effortlessly. They pull people into their gravitational orbit, striking up conversations and forming new connections wherever they go. But me, I have to make an effort.