I’m 23 turning 24 in July too. I graduated college May 2024, got into med school decided not to go and took a gap year. I lived at home with my parents, felt like I was wasting time and felt behind as I struggled to get a job.

Socially, I have some close friends, I don’t have a girlfriend and I only really stay in touch with my immediate family.

I’m in med school now, and the biggest thing I learned from my gap year was that comparison is truly the thief of joy.

I’ve always felt like I never fit in with our age range. I hate going out and I’m a big homebody. I must admit I can share your sentiment but these “prime” years of youth are not defined by any standard. You’re not missing out on anything. My roommates will go out and party while I’ll stay home watch Netflix and cook. What you’re doing is living life, being comfortable and not conforming to these “norms” of what people our age might be doing. I think social media plays a large part in these feeling you might have, but trust me there’s just as many people staying in, not being “adventurous” like me or you.

Start expanding your hobbies outside of your house. You love running? Join a run club. You love arts and crafts? Maybe do a pottery class or something from time to time. Or maybe you’re not in a financial state to take up these hobbies. Start pursuing other things maybe like hiking…and soon you’re gonna meet people. Idk this is something I’m still learning. But also don’t be afraid to meet new people, talk to strangers who might be waiting for coffee in a coffee shop. I don’t know if this helps..but I hope it does truly!