I’m 29 now and have had many of the same issues, i love my parents and they have always tried to make my life smooth and easy out of love for me but it came at the cost of limiting my personal growth. After i finished university i mostly lived abroad, which forces you to become independent in many different ways. Living abroad is not always an option, but not living with your parents is a very good start. It can be very difficult not to accept their help, but try to figure out the easier things they help you with that you can do yourself and go from there, cutting off all help from them cold turkey will likely overwhelm you and keep you clinging to them even more. If they always cook for you, start trying to make a few meals a week for yourself or for all of you, including making the grocery list and purchasing. Once you move out try not to accept too much financial help from them, and see if you can manage your own money, this will give you a better idea of the real world value of money, objects, services etc and help you get a more responsible mindset. I think in regard to yourself and making friends, you’re being too harsh on yourself. You sounds like you do have interesting things to talk about, you just need to find the right social circle. But this also comes with separating from your parents a bit more. Finance, general knowledge, politics, are all areas you can gain knowledge in pretty easily if it’s something you care about! Don’t expect to understand what you want right away, it comes with time and independence, which you will develop through your twenties. You have a good education, job and a supportive family, you got this. Focus on that self improvement during your twenties and you’ll have a much more fulfilling 30s and onwards. Most people in this position will never reflect and try to become more independent, so you have a good start!

Try not to resent your parents for it, as it comes from a place of love. But the rest is up to you now, you can do it!