By StillFriendless - 25/11/2016 15:20

Today, I was so desperate for a friend that I posted a Craigslist ad to find one. Now my phone's filled with spam and I still don't have any friends. FML
I agree, your life sucks 9 672
You deserved it 2 817

Same thing different taste

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I swear if there isn't already there should be an app for people that are looking just for friends not for dates. You'd still put interests and things like that in your profile but just look for friends! If only I knew how to create apps..

Making friends when you don't have any can be difficult OP. I've had to go through that when I moved to another country where I didn't know anyone who lived even remotely close to the city I moved to. I don't know you so I have no idea what would work for you, but personally I found it helpful to just go out and do stuff I enjoyed anyway, rather than waiting around for friends to magically appear. I took up dance classes, went to concerts of bands I liked, and visited interesting sights in the place I moved to. It might seem weird and a bit sad at first to do stuff like that on your own, but I also found it empowering to realize that I didn't actually need other people to engage in activities that I wanted to do. Worst case scenario you just keep on doing these things alone, which frankly is better than sitting at home alone doing nothing, best case scenario (what happened to me) you meet people that are into the same things as you and you end up being friends with them. Also, if you're at least somewhat religious, finding a church/synagogue/temple/whatever fits your beliefs can be a good way to meet people, but I wouldn't recommend going just to meet friends if you're not actually attracted to the religion they're preaching. If you prefer meeting people online, it's a good idea to check out local facebook or meetup groups about stuff that interests you. Good luck!!

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Juls464 10

You don't have to be lonely, at farmers only

Msraina 8

We are all your friends, here. Spam sucks!

Sadly you'll get alot of spam from almost anything you post asking for friends I guess it just depends on what you need a friend for and how desperate

You got kik, my dude? Like, if all you want is a friend, I'm down.

I'll be your friend you can hit me a message

there are so many apps for meeting people, why go to Craigslist? I mean, just why???!? how about going outside and talking to people? joining community service groups? Look up places and events you like, makes meeting new people with similar interests easier.. join a club, or go places doing things you like and just open up sweety :) be blessed

At least you tried! You should check online dating services, with some of them you can check a box which says you're looking for friendships. If not, maybe you can try some clubs, like a book club or cooking lessons or something you like to do, so you can find like minded people. I'm not good at making friends either, I know it sucks, but it'll work out. Before I forget, if there's a charity you like you can volunteer and meet people there as well. I'm always afraid I won't have anything to say so I do something fun earlier in the week so I can talk about that.good luck!