Making friends as an adult is awkward and challenging from "summary" of Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby
Trying to make friends as a grown-up is like trying to cook a perfect medium-rare steak: You think you know how to do it, but then you end up with a piece of meat that’s as tough as leather. The process is fraught with uncertainty, self-doubt, and the nagging feeling that everyone else has a secret handbook on how to effortlessly navigate the murky waters of adult friendship while you’re left floundering in the shallow end, wondering where you went wrong. When you’re a kid, making friends is as easy as sharing your favorite crayon or bonding over a mutual love of recess. But as an adult, the rules of engagement become murkier, more complex, and downright mystifying. Gone are the days of passing notes in class or bonding over a shared hatred of math homework. Now, you’re expected to forge connections with people who have different life experiences, interests, and values, all while trying to mask your insecurities and pretend like you have it all together. The pressure to make friends as an adult can feel suffocating at times, like you’re constantly auditioning for a role in someone else’s life story. It’s as if you’re expected to be the perfect blend of funny, charming, and effortlessly cool, all while hiding the fact that you still cry during sad movies and have a soft spot for cats in bow ties. The fear of rejection looms large, making it tempting to retreat into the safety of solitude rather than risk putting yourself out there and potentially getting hurt. But despite the awkwardness and challenges that come with trying to make friends as an adult, there’s also a glimmer of hope that keeps you trudging forward. The possibility of finding someone who truly gets you, who laughs at your terrible jokes and doesn’t judge you for wearing your pajamas to brunch, is a beacon of light in the darkness of loneliness. And maybe, just maybe, the awkwardness and discomfort of forging new friendships is a small price to pay for the joy and connection that comes with finding your tribe in this crazy, mixed-up world.
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