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What is the best way to make more friends as an adult? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by alphapro784@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] artaxthehappyhorse@lemmy.ml 62 points 1 year ago (1 children)

            
              Stop declining when people invite you to stuff.
Stop being picky about activities/food/music/etc.
Be vigilant/safe, yet open minded, open to new experiences, spontaneous.
Plan trips and events, both budget friendly and splurgy, then actually commit to doing them.
Smile and laugh n shit.
Compliment people, thank people, be considerate to others even if it's not always reciprocated.
When it is reciprocated, gravitate more towards that person, and gravitate slowly away from people who don't seem to appreciate you.

[–] RIPandTERROR@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

You have encapsulated everything difficult about being an autistic adult