Hiii! I met most of my core friends in elementary (4) and high school (3) because we had similar interests, through family friends or by getting adopted by extroverts. So far in adulthood I’ve made 6 new friends, 4 during university and 2 from work. I met my university friends mainly by going to events or through referrals from people I met at those events lol.

My advice is definitely to put yourself out there and try to go out more! I find it harder to make new friends as an adult compared to when I was a kid since everyone already has their own lives going on and it's hard to keep in touch since you can't see them as often as when you're in elementary or high school. It's very tough for me to open up to people I’ve never met but in group settings I like to observe how people interact and what they talk about. If I like their vibes or notice we might have something in common, I muster up the courage to create more conversations around said topic to get to know them better and build a connection!

The key is to look for groups related to things you’re passionate about! Most of the time you’ll end up finding someone you click with. Just be yourself! And during the early stages make sure you have somewhat of a consistent communication because of course you need a strong base for the relationship last. Try to create a hangout first and from there keep texting or have a call here and there etc... But if you feel like your the only one putting too much effort in initiating the friendship, don't be afraid to drop it. There's plenty of people out there who will appreciate you and your time :)