To think I can make new friends at nearly 32?

[Saywhat31]

As the title states really! I suffer with anxiety so over the years my friendship circle has shrunk to 3 good friends who I adore.
Yet I would love to meet some new friends though, and that strong female empowerment is what I think I am missing at the moment. I'm stuck in a job I hate which makes it impossible for me to make new friends there, I don't drive so again that makes things a little harder and DH works unsociable hours so spend a lot of time alone at home with the kids. How do adults actually make friends these days? Do I sound really sad?!

Ha! Of course you can make new friends at 32! IME, the best way to make friends is online if you have anxiety, are a SAHM, and don't drive (all three of which apply to me). It's easier to control, you can dip in & out when it suits you, and you tend to bond better because you can be yourself more without worrying so much about how you look or sound or awkward silences. Much easier to maintain the friendship too, because you don't have to worry so much about finding the time/transport to meet up if it doesn't suit you, you can just email or message etc.

My four closest friends are all (mostly local) people I met via twitter, then gradually progressed into real life once I felt comfortable with them. We all had shared interests, some of which overlapped between some of them too, despite being completely different ages. They are the most loyal, supportive, best friends I've ever had. And I didn't know any of them before I turned 35. So yes, it can be done. It just takes a little while to build up is all

I don't think it's a function of age at all. I'm 32 and I suck at making friends but that's because I'm selfish, lazy, introverted and have very specific interests.

Of course you can. I've made lots of new friends in my 30s and 40s, many through getting involved in activities I really enjoy. Do you have the time to take up something you're interested in even one evening a week?

I wish I knew how to make friends 🙈 i am 42 & have no one to call a close friend. I am petrified of saying something wrong or politically incorrect. All I know is my kids and online forums .. hubby wants to be social and I have no problems of him inviting male friends around. I don’t mind feeding them. But when it comes to couples all his friends have OH’s who are educated and career minded. Fashionable and have social skills. I lack in every aspect. People esp females scare me tbh. I love being in company of take charge people. Its easier being told or asked to do something. I don’t mind listening 😂 tell me your stories and I will listen intently! Help! I sound submissive with no backbone 🤔🤷🏻‍♀️