Friends outside school and work

[Geordie]

So how are your friends outside schools and your workplace like?

 

[. . .]

Nonexistent.

 

[kasmanaft08]

I haven't really met anyone here yet, but I didn't really hang out or talk to anyone when I lived in the states, either, really. Honestly, I'm not THAT keen on meeting any new people, but it would depend of course on who and why.

I'm also guessing online doesn't count.

 

[Geordie]

I have them all on clubs and societies I join. Especially those on Newcastle United Singapore. Awesome fellow Geordies abound yay

 

[NeverEnder]

I haven't really met anyone here yet, but I didn't really hang out or talk to anyone when I lived in the states, either, really. Honestly, I'm not THAT keen on meeting any new people, but it would depend of course on who and why.

I'm also guessing online doesn't count.

I have few friends in real life and rarely see them.

People think this is weird and that surely I MUST somehow crave friendships and a degree of social life; I explain that I really do not.

That is not to say I am opposed to having friends or relationships, but I find it difficult to meet new "friends".

My interests are very restricted and I honestly do not wish to interact deeply with people whom I do not share particular things with.

I despise "small talk" and all the related, fake interaction. Why would I want to do that with my time? But, it is expected by society. I believe society is wrong and invasive with this view.

-Matthew-

 

[Occasional_Demon]

Well, I work from home and I've just started at a new uni so...don't really interact with people with the former, although I have a good relationship with my employer, and I'm still socially navigating my way around my university.

Although, I'm pretty happy with my social life in general. I've got a decent amount of friends and I'll get invited to parties here and there, or I might go out and have a coffee with a few people for a few hours.

I also find it hard to make new friends, but fortunately the people I tend to hang around are bohemian-type artists who don't mind eccentricities. So I find that people are generally accepting and tolerating of me.

 

[kasmanaft08]

I have few friends in real life and rarely see them.

People think this is weird and that surely I MUST somehow crave friendships and a degree of social life; I explain that I really do not.

That is not to say I am opposed to having friends or relationships, but I find it difficult to meet new "friends".

My interests are very restricted and I honestly do not wish to interact deeply with people whom I do not share particular things with.

I despise "small talk" and all the related, fake interaction. Why would I want to do that with my time? But, it is expected by society. I believe society is wrong and invasive with this view.

-Matthew-

I think that's sort of my stance on it. It's awesome when it happens (and I would prefer I had some), but I would never go into any sort of crisis if it never happened. I would go into it more, but it's probably a bit complicated and off topic...

 

[Geordie]

I suppose everyone will have different approaches to socialization. For some of us, socialization could distract more than help us...

And so, NeverEnder, you're never alone.