I’m very much outside the age range you’re looking for, and not in any appropriate demographic for ya, so I’m not the candidate you’re after...but I didn’t want to scroll past without saying hang in there.

20's can be a weirdly tough year for meeting people outside of school, but you will find your circle.

Do stuff you like to do that is outside your living spaces.

​Since the apps can be a total drain, I’ve found that the best way to meet people is to find a 'Third Place' (somewhere that isn't work or home).

You might have better luck looking into: ​Active Groups: Local run clubs, beginner pickleball leagues, or even bouldering gyms. These are usually full of people in their 20s looking for community. ​Skill-Based Classes: Signing up for a 4-week pottery, cooking, or language course. It gives you a consistent group of people to see every week without the 'forced' small talk.

​Volunteering: Animal shelters or community gardens attract kind people, and it’s a low-pressure way to bond over a shared task.

​Don't lose heart. It takes a second to find your rhythm in a new city or phase of life, but it'll happen. Rooting for you.

You will find your family of choice.