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Fearing for my social life in the near future

  • 28-03-2013 1:32pm
    #1
    LegacyUser
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    Hi, this issue is really dominating my thoughts lately and I think it might be good to seek some advice so here it goes.

    I'm in final year of college and since 16 years of age have only ever had a small number of friends (between 3 and 7). I'm going away to Laos for the summer, but I fear for my social life when I get back. I don't get on with many people in college apart from 1 or 2 (I've learned to accept that though). At present I only have 3 friends outside of college that I'd see usually once a week max. So at the minute things are pretty pathetic socially but I'm focused on study so it doesn't get me down too much now. Thoughts of the future are what get me down though. When I come back I'll just have them 3 friends, as the 2 in college are going to work in London.

    Here's the advice i'm looking for - how do I make new friends? It probably sounds a silly question but i've genuinely no idea how to go about it (and my track record isn't good compared to most people my age who probably have about 20+ friends). I see people suggest meetup.com but I looked on there and the only people who seem to attend them are temporary visitors to Dublin. Will transforming my social life when I come home be impossible?

    Thanks for any suggestions.


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  • #2
    Roisy7
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    Are you going back to college in September? I'd advise joining a society or club, find something you really like and get involved.

    Laos will be a fantastic experience and I daresay it could change your outlook considerably.

    I too only have a small number of close friends but I really don't need more; I'm open to making more of course, but I know the people I have in my life now are genuine and true friends. They may not always be physically near me but I know I can call them and they can call me and that's all that matters. Having LOADS of friends is not always a good thing.


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