If that’s the phrase you’ve googled, we’re here to help. We are sorry you feel that way, and we’d like to cheer you up. The quiz we’re proposing will help you understand that finding friends is not as hard as you think. We will also focus on finding happiness on your own, without people, who are likely to let you down anyways. Ready?

Overthinking

Do you often find yourself focusing on the “I have no friends and no life” related thoughts? If so, we will try to help you stop. Thinking too much is not a good thing, and we’re sure you already know that. Sadly, the sole fact of understanding that something doesn’t serve you well, is not always enough to stop the habit.

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The first step in overcoming this issue is simply becoming aware of it. Try starting a diary or a note on your phone, and keep track of the number of times these nasty thoughts come haunting your poor mind. You have all the power to stop them. Think of a topic you can always go back to if your “I have no friends” thoughts arise. Make a habit of switching the subject in your brain. It will be very hard at first but with time, you’ll become more and more aware of your thoughts. It will help you overcome the problem.

How lonely are you really?

If you want to make it easier for yourself to deal with this time of your life you’re currently going through, ask yourself if the situation is really that bad. The “I have no friends” statement is rarely 100% true. Maybe the friends you have at the moment are not good enough for you. They might have failed you in the past or stopped responding to your texts recently. Being let down like this is enough of an issue, don’t make yourself feel bad because some people made mistakes. It doesn’t mean that there’s something wrong with you or that you’re incapable of making friends.

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Do you spend most of your days alone? Or do you meet with some people regularly? Whether they are your family or coworkers, you can let them become something more, friends. It’s actually quite simple. You just need to put some effort into it.

How to make friends?

This is the most important part of the text. We want to give you some advice on finding friends. Don’t do it out of boredom, do it for the right reasons. If you have a lot to offer, which we are sure you do, it shouldn’t be hard to attract new people into your life. Just give it some time.

Start a hobby

Hobbies are a great way to meet new people. No matter your activity of choice, there’s a high chance of meeting someone who shares your interests in the process. The only thing you have to do is to leave your comfort zone, which might be very hard at times. We understand that, and we recommend taking it step by step. Be proud of the smallest achievements. And don’t try to speed up the process too much.

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Sports

Sports will keep you healthy, happy, and sociable. If you choose to start a team sport, you’ll be amazed at how many new people you’ll find. You will have to rely on your team members to help you succeed in your sport of choice, and they will also have to trust you. These connections last for a lifetime, and it’s not uncommon for fellow team members to be best friends forever. You might think you’re too old to start a new sport, but that’s just simply not true. There are multiple activities organized for people of every age group in every city. Have some faith in yourself and go there!

Join a club

If you’re not sporty but you’d still like to make some new friends and join a team, try looking for clubs in your community. There is probably at least one book club, one travel group, or one dog walking group in your town. They’re just waiting to be discovered by you.

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Chances are that these people are also looking for friends, and that’s why they joined a club in the first place. And that’s just phenomenal. You can learn so many new things and make new friends in the process. We especially recommend all the traveling groups. These are made to gain some memories, and invite lovely and trustworthy people into your life.

Get a Dog

Yes, we’re not kidding. You’d be surprised how many people you can meet during an average walk with your dog. And the dog itself will be one of the best friends you will ever meet in your life. It’s worth giving it a go.

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A dog will be loyal and will trust you no matter what. It will help you understand how important you can be to others, and that might be the ultimate boost to your self-esteem. And you need to try everything in order to get it higher than ever.

Walking your dog is almost always an adventure. Not only you can go wherever you want, and pass time if you’re worried about that, but you will also come across many people who will be interested in your dog, and you. How many times have you been walking down the street when you saw this amazing human being, but there was just no way to talk to him? What should you talk about? Wouldn’t it be weird? Well, if they had a dog you could just simply say hi to the dog and start the conversation from there. My point here is, to make it easy for people to approach you. Maybe you have a resting bitch face and it’s just intimidating to start a conversation with you, and your shyness also prevents you from making this first step.

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Of course, you don’t need to have a dog for that. But try standing out from the crowd. Wear clothes that are natural conversation starters, and try looking interesting and approachable. It will attract more people.

Change your surroundings

If it’s been hard to make new friends so far, maybe it’s a matter of your environment. Maybe you’re also dreaming about finding a new job. These things might be connected.

Changing your work environment will make you get to know more people. You’ll need to change your habits, your favorite lunch places, and your commute. Your new team members will want to get to know you, and most companies will make it easier for you guys to become good friends. Corporations are known for organizing events and casual getaways for their workers. If you can get this kind of job, we highly recommend at least thinking about it.

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If you work remotely or work from home, it might be preventing you from getting to know more people. In order to change that, try working in public places, maybe there’s a cafe near you where digital nomads hang out? And if not, maybe it’s your chance at becoming a digital nomad yourself and moving abroad for some time. That would also help you change your environment and learn something new. Good luck!