u/Ok_Dog8347

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I’ve been thinking about why some friendships naturally move past small talk while most stay somewhere between “person I occasionally text” and “person I keep meaning to make plans with.”

For anyone who became genuinely close with a friend they met as an adult, what helped the friendship grow?

Was it seeing each other regularly? One person opening up first? Going through something difficult together? Having the same communication style? Or was it mostly finding someone who consistently followed through on plans?

I’m also curious whether there was a specific moment when they stopped feeling like an acquaintance and started feeling like a real friend. What happened, and roughly how long had you known each other?

For me, meeting people isn’t necessarily the hardest part. It’s getting from the first few conversations to the point where the friendship feels mutual and neither person is doing all the work. I’d love to hear what that process looked like for other people.

Hey everyone! I'm 28, based in EST (North America), looking for some relaxed adult gaming friends to hang out with in the evenings or weekends. Working full-time, so I prefer chill vibes over ultra-competitive raging.

Platforms: PC / Xbox Game Pass

Games I'm currently playing / down to play:

• Helldivers 2

• The Finals

• Apex Legends

• Stardew Valley / It Takes Two

• Open to trying anything on Game Pass!

A bit about me:

I usually play around 8 PM EST. If you happen to use match-making like Buddito to find squads, let me know! Just looking for genuine, respectful adults to play and laugh with.

Hit me up via DM or drop a comment with your favorite games and timezone!

(Note: Just looking for gaming friendships, strictly SFW/platonic.)