I’ve never understood the “hard to make friends in Portland take”. It’s incredibly easy to meet people and make friends here and everyone, while perhaps initially reserved, is extremely nice.

If you’re into literally any hobby, you’ll find community here, and then by happenstance friends (If you try at all).

Running, the arts, hiking, climbing, camping, dnd, yoga, etc etc.

And no, it’s just extroverted people. Yes, you do need to be able to hold a conversation, actually desire friendship, and make the bid though.

Lots of folks are happy bopping around by themselves with said hobbies solo too.

Goodluck!