u/winnest01

25M here. Lately, I’ve been thinking quite a bit about friendships and loneliness.

I do have people around me, but sometimes I still feel lonely, especially when friendships get quieter, replies take longer, or everyone is busy with their own lives.

I also catch myself wondering how much effort I should put into maintaining friendships without feeling like I’m chasing people or overthinking every interaction.

At the same time, I don’t want to become detached to protect myself.

For those in your 20s and beyond, how do you deal with this? Do you eventually get more comfortable with friendships becoming less constant as you get older?