I have no friends. 28 still single. Everyone is married and at different stages in life. My college friends are drifting apart - talking about kids, engagements etc. Anyone feeling this way?

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Most people at 28 feel that way

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It might, it might not. Around that time I went back to grad school and then started a new job, met my wife, etc. I think that just pushed off the feeling for a while. It’s more about growing into who you want to be and being ok being alone and/or prioritizing relationships that matter to you.

I’m 31 and still single with no active friends in my city. I did started making younger friends at your age and now they are also drifting apart so it gets lonely but you will figure it out!
I am also down to find the one to settle down but it’s rough out here 😅

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M1 I am here for you. In Cali but hey good excuse to come to Jersey or you come out here to hang out.

Yeah 26M but not super lonely or bummed about it. I often find when I do hang out with people I would rather be hanging with my dog anyway

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Up to you to work at keeping the friendships. The reality is that those friends lives just got more complicated.

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Turning 28 in a couple of weeks and Ive never felt more lonely. My friends are all either married or expecting. I just have nothing in common with them anymore lol

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Im 28 still single but luckily have friends. I still feel incredibly lonely.

Regardless, boys do get lonely.

Yepp except all my friends are also single so it makes you feel like what are we all doing wrong 😂 25F

Dallas 😊 you?

Been there done that

What city? Always looking for friends in Chicago

NYC here

This is very normal.

No hobbies? You can meet friends through hobbies, and maybe even find a partner who likes what you like to do

“Meet friends through hobbies” implies that you meet people who do the same thing as you, so you can invite them next time and not do it alone?

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