Any hope for a private introvert?
I want a new life next year but I’m starting from 0. I don’t have friends, no partner, never had a close family. i wfh with colleagues who could be my parents. I haven’t had social media in years. I tried to get an Instagram but didn’t have anyone real people to follow or follow me if I got an account. I’m not shy or insecure, no anxiety, no mentally illness, don’t hate people, just a professional loner.
I think my location has played a role in struggles to connect so I’m thinking about moving states and getting an in person job when my lease up next year. I’ve been eyeing some social groups in new cities but can’t yet attend. I also thought about TikTok but it just seems to be too much.
Im just looking for some advice from a fellow introvert who ultimately found friends or partner starting from scratch. I usually observe and keep to myself so what did you do? How were you perceived? How long did it take? Did you have/get social media? Did anything last?
Posted Dec 6, 2025, 6:22 PM UTC