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...
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