Making friends is hard, especially as an adult. There have been periods in my life when I felt like I had a lot of friends, and times when I didn’t. It kind of ebbs and flows depending on what I am doing/where I am in my life.

Do you have any hobbies or interests? I find having shared interests has usually been the catalyst for my adult friendships. It’s a little bit hard in the quarantine, but I think it’s also a matter of putting yourself out there and casually saying “hey we should hang out sometime!” And honestly, sometimes people will want to, and sometimes not. I don’t worry about the ones who don’t reciprocate because I prefer spending time with chill people who don’t pass up the chance to make a friend.

Sometimes the shared experience of depression/introversion itself has been something I have bonded over with people. You kind of have to feel that one out though because it can be off putting to be negative.

Easier said than done, and may sound a bit counterintuitive, but I think the most important part is learning to be comfortable with and by yourself.