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[quote=Anonymous]Hi OP,

I've struggled to make close friendships at various times in my life. The easiest way is through forced proximity. Who do you see all the time? Well currently that's your coworkers and your roommates. It sounds like your roommates aren't a good option but look around at your coworkers. Is anyone else around your age? Ask them to join you for a coffee break. If it's slim pickings, then put yourself somewhere else where you'll have regular contact with potential friends . . . a yoga class or whatnot.

I see people in their 20s on Reddit who are new to town asking if anyone wants to meet up to see a movie or whatever. You might try there.

Basically it's about throwing out a certain number of darts and seeing which ones stick. Not everyone has the time or capacity for a close friendship, but often people you didn't think would be interested wind up being your closest friends.

The movie "I Love You, Man" makes me laugh because it's about Paul Rudd realizing he doesn't have any close male friends and trying to make some. I can relate (except, I'm a woman)![/quote]

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