No real connections

[Galaxxx]

At work I feel I get over looked being part time. I’m not even sure if they like me. I’ve been forgotten once or twice on emails, which can be embarrassing. Also I have very few friends whom I barely see once a year.
Im not sure where I’m going with this but I guess I feel unliked 😔
How can I turn this around?

Hi @Galaxxx,

Sorry you are feeling that way! Are you going into the office or wfh? Are you a bit quieter/introverted? It must be harder being part time. Can you make the effort to try and have a few conversations each day about what others are working on etc?

In terms of friendships it can be hard as an adult, especially when everyone’s busy and you aren’t in each others lives. Of your existing friends who is usually organising the meet ups? What about looking for something like theatre tickets etc and inviting someone along?

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It might help to meet new people and make some new friends. Do you like playing sports? A great way to make friends is joining local sports teams, or other hobbies- there’s usually a Facebook group for most hobbies in large towns, or book groups. Meet-up is also a good site for meeting new people. Good luck! Imo most unlikeable people are arrogant and unaware at how they come across - not the types to think they’re unliked or to pose this question so I’m sure it’s nothing to do with you. As people get older they form their own little family units and sadly many see friends as less important which is a shame I think

Thanks for your replies. I’d say I’m rather quiet until I relax. I’m no good at sports unfortunately but do enjoy walking so might try a walking club. I do wfh so it can feel lonely. I know I need to do something as I’m just so lonely at times 😔.

Have a look at ramblers website OP they have lots of organised walks. I did do one once and everyone was really friendly and it was a nice walk. I didn’t end up joining but I would definitely think about in future. Would definitely say it was really easy to go along to without knowing anyone.

And yes think it’s the downside of wfh. You lose that day to day routine of getting out and around people and it’s hard to be connected to colleagues. Can you go in occasionally?

Do you like dogs? I chat to so many people taking the dog out and have made lots of friends that way. Even if you can’t get one yourself borrow my doggy is great.