Why the average American hasn’t made a new friend in 5 years
Forty-five percent of adults say they find it difficult to make new friends, according to new research.
A new study into the social dynamics of 2,000 Americans revealed that the average American hasn’t made a new friend in five years.
In fact, it seems for many that popularity hits its peak at age 23, and for 36 percent, it peaks even before age 21.
The study, conducted by OnePoll in conjunction with Evite, uncovered that one of the reasons 42 percent of adults struggle to make friends is due to introversion or shyness (((pussifacation and cuckdom))).
And the challenge is not just in breaking out of their shell but also breaking into new social situations and circles.
The majority of respondents cite friendship-making barriers that include aversion to the bar scene where most people choose to socialize, or the feeling that everyone’s friendship groups have already formed.
And how many friends do adults actually have? Turns out, 16. The average American has three friends for life, five people they really like and would hang out with one-on-one, and eight people they like but don’t spend time with one-on-one or seek out.
Most people have remained close with friends they met when they were younger. Nearly half of those surveyed have stayed friends with peers from high school, and a further 31 percent with peers from college.
Kicking it even more old-school, three in 10 Americans say they have made lasting connections with people they met in their childhood neighborhood.
However, 82 percent of those studied feel like lasting friendships are hard to find. The number one cause of lost friendships is moving away, with 63 percent revealing this to be a reason they’ve fallen out of touch with a former friend.
https://nypost.com/2019/05/09/why-the-average-american-hasnt-made-a-new-friend-in-5-years/
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[–] 18545398? ago
I don't have any friends, except you guys
[–] 18548333? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I can think of 3 people i consider friends.
I chatted a lot with a girl about farm life, nature, and tradition culture stuff in a class last semester. I think she was in a relationship and after the year ended she complete ghosted. I didn't bother reaching out in text more than once. Where do i find ecofash gf?
[–] 18549282? ago
I still dread the memory of having to write a stack of thank you cards for my First Communion. It sucked, but it was etiquette. Needless to say while I remind myself that it's the modern way, I still take ghosting personally.
[–] 18549052? ago
I'd like to know too, anon.
[–] 18593429? ago
Same
[–] 18593424? ago
I hate interacting with people in real life, they're only interested in what they can get from you and once you stand up for yourself and stop giving in to people demands or you get sick and stop being "fun", then everyone stops wanting to be around you. The people on here and 4chan have always been here for me, the "sick fuck and racists", who I've never met before have given me money for food and rent, a listening ear when I'm on the verge of suicide, online companionship, mentorship, advise, etc. these anonymous people, the "dark heart of the internet", have more of a soul than many of the people you meet in real life.
[–] 18602682? ago
HAH EXCEPT ME you faggot I wish you would kill your self!
Joking mate as a nazi fren I wish you luck mate, fuck those normalfags, unlike the anons on this board there won't be any backstab just the truth and the truth is what binds us all together for some super natural reason that an autist on this board would understand.
[–] 18592469? ago
hey you faggots. get a dog. a good pure bred breed. Bonus points for German/Europe breeds. don't be white trash and get an american bull dog. English bull dogs are acceptable, but you would still be a low energy faggot. Take this said dog for walks around your neighborhood. Be a good positive responsible dog owner. The dog becomes a tool to socialize. Take dog to coffee shops in your neighborhood to meet a waifu. Meeting new people comes easy with a dog.
[–] 18602686? ago
Careful dogs can end up being replacement for children
[–] 18592474? ago
Bull dogs are poorfag dogs. Get a terrier, a lab or a hound; they're good hunting dogs. German shepherds are fine too.
[–] 18592471? ago
most pure breeds don't last very long due to inbreeding