Man, it's been a tough six months since I moved to this new city. I've been trying so hard to make friends but it's just not happening and I'm starting to think it's me. I've joined community groups and gone to local events hoping to meet some cool people, but somehow I always end up feeling like the odd one out. Maybe I'm too reserved or something? Like, I'm there in the room with everyone else but it feels like I'm invisible or something; It's frustrating 'cause I really want to have some meaningful connections here.

I used to be pretty social in my old town, ya know? Had a good group of friends who got me and now it's weird being in a place where no one seems interested in even talking! It's not like I'm super shy or anything but maybe my quiet nature is throwing people off? I don't know... 😅 Sometimes I try to join conversations at these events but it feels like other people already have their circles and there's no space for newbies. Or maybe they think I'm boring since I don't jump around all excited and loud from the get-go.

I hope this doesn't come across as whining because I'm genuinely trying here! It would be amazing to start building some friendships instead of sitting alone on weekends binge-watching shows over pizza again. That's fun sometimes but having someone around would've been nice too! So yeah, if anyone has advice on how to break through that invisible wall or stories about how you tackled similar stuff, I'd love to hear.

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