I've been in Asheville for a few years now and I still haven't found my friend group. I don't work a typical job and those that interact with aren't the types of friends I'm trying to have play an active role in my life.
I'm almost 40, male, gay, partnered, not looking for anything sexual. On paper I probably sound pretty boring. I don't drink alcohol, my dogs are my kids, I like calm, quiet things. I'm more than likely undiagnosed ASD. I'm vegan, I love cooking. I'm artistic and creative. I'm actively trying to break out of this capitalistic hellscape.
I thought after being here for a while I'd fall into my own friend group, not my partners friend groups. I don't like feeling like a plus one to everything. From what I've learned from Reddit, I'm probably going to be ripped to shreds in the comments so I'll delete this as soon as I wake up in the morning. Just thought it would be worth a shot so I don't have to go through the dating apps explaining to people that I'm just looking for friends :/