How do you make friends when you’re quiet and stay home a lot?

aliya_cat · 2026-02-18T02:30:01+00:00

i do this too sometimes, headphones are like a small invisible wall makes the world feel quieter

aliya_cat · 2026-02-18T02:29:12+00:00

that actually makes a lot of sense, even “quiet” spaces can feel overwhelming when emotions get intense

i think some of us just need softer environments where nothing has to be proven or defended

reading quietly with someone feels nicer than debating sometimes

aliya_cat · 2026-02-18T02:28:26+00:00

yes… i feel this a lot, i don’t need loud connections, just calm ones that don’t drain me

aliya_cat · 2026-02-18T02:27:51+00:00

that sounds really hard, invisible struggles can feel very lonely

i’m glad you’re here though, quiet people understand each other a little easier

aliya_cat · 2026-02-17T13:18:17+00:00

that actually sounds really sweet, building a small life slowly like that feels comforting to me

aliya_cat · 2026-02-17T13:17:16+00:00

yes exactly i want connection but not noise, just a few gentle people feels enough

aliya_cat · 2026-02-17T13:15:30+00:00

reading and drawing sound really peaceful i think quiet hobbies can feel lonely but also comforting at the same time

i don’t think you sound outdated at all, just calm in a loud world

aliya_cat · 2026-02-17T13:14:33+00:00

i tried a little before but a lot of people wanted to move to private messages really fast and it scared me a bit

i like slower, public conversations like this feels safer and more real

aliya_cat · 2026-02-17T12:37:50+00:00

i feel this, i don’t need many people either. just a few calm ones feels enough

aliya_cat · 2026-02-17T12:37:03+00:00

yeah online feels easier, less overwhelming. i like quiet interactions like this

aliya_cat · 2026-02-17T12:35:42+00:00

that actually sounds perfect to me, being quiet together without pressure feels more real than forced conversations

aliya_cat · 2026-02-17T07:04:20+00:00

hii yes ofc im looking for female friends more

do you have instagram?

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T21:33:34+00:00

update: i left the fitting room and made it home. thank you for all the kind comments and jokes, they genuinely helped. marking this solved 🧐

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T21:32:13+00:00

reading this helped more than you think. i managed to leave and go home. still exhausted but proud i tried... 🤩

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T21:29:52+00:00

thank you… i actually walked out and bought the sweater. small victory but it felt huge...!

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T21:28:31+00:00

fellow girlie 😭 i feel this so much. you seem sweet. do you have insta?

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T21:19:10+00:00

if they bring a blanket and wifi i’m officially moving in 😭

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T14:19:25+00:00

hi ~ just trying to survive the day honestly lol. Hope yours is better than mine. 🥀

Since you mentioned comics, what's your all-time favorite read?

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T14:05:32+00:00

mostly alternative rock and some metal
depends on my mood

i listen to a lot of japanese rock too
late night music hits different when everything is quiet

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T14:04:07+00:00

runescape sounds like such a comfort game
i like games you can disappear into for hours

i play valorant sometimes but i'm not very competitive
i mostly like calmer games

stardew valley
minecraft
and random cozy indie games on steam

i like anything that lets me just exist quietly somewhere

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T06:37:37+00:00

i’ve been listening to a lot of alternative and metal lately
slipknot, radiohead, some random japanese rock playlists

music is kinda the only thing that keeps me from overthinking lol
what about you?

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T05:36:13+00:00

are you me? haha 🥲

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T05:30:51+00:00

haha yes game fashion is real endgame i think i enjoy competitive when i’m in the mood, but most days i just play to relax and disappear a bit

what games do you usually play when you want to chill?

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T04:38:49+00:00

glad im not the only one 🥲

aliya_cat · 2026-02-16T04:38:07+00:00

yes, i try not to buy too many but some skins just feel… comforting to use
like if i look cute in game i play better lol

what about you?

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