4 Ways To Not Make Friends As An Adult
Lessons on making friends by learning how to not make them.
I grew up around the time where technology was on the brink of being spread out to the general public. Back then, the world felt simpler and closed off. You spoke to people within your own circle, you got news from the radio or TV. If you wanted to find a date (or a one-night stand) you went to a bar or pub.
Technology has opened up a huge world of possibilities, but also a series of problems. From misinformation to harming other people anonymously without any sign of punishment involved aside from angry comments, the list can go on for some time.
But one thing I’ve noticed especially is how we form connections and make friends.
When I was younger, friends to me were people you spent time with during break times and after school. If you spent enough time with them, it was assumed you’re friends.
But friendship is more complicated than that. That much is clear once the internet came along and research was being posted online and is continuously expanding ever since then.
