so there is a loneliness epidemic right now, were 1 out of 7 young men say that they dont have any close friends. I was one of them. but I managed to get myself a good group of friends, and I think alot need to hear this, not some cheesy tactics but real advice, from a guy that did this.
most of these guys that dont have many friends and feel lonely, sits mostly at home and play video games all day or just lay in bed. that is the worst thing to do when you want new friends.
I just have 2 advice, but those are the only 2 advice you need!
number 1: BE SOCIAL! that doesn't mean to hang out with you imaginary friends, but to be out there, do stuff where other people are. join a soccer team, take a class in art or music or something your interested in, go to the gym or even get a job. Start doing stuff you want to do that outside your room. that is literally the best place to meet new people. I took my parachute license all alone, I was afraid and anxious, but there I met one of my today best friends. what im trying to tell you, is that the more you are out doing stuff where there are other people, the bigger your chance are to make new friends. there is one thing thats guaranteed and that is if your just sitting at home all day, you will never meet new people. Be open to talk to new people, dont be that guy that stand in the corner and looks down at the floor, go out of your comfort zone and talk, it can just be a "hi, how are you doing?".
number 2: take action! if you just met a guy you think was cool and you want to get to know him more, send him a message then, ask him if he want to meet and do something, grab a drink or coffee, go for a hike, whatever, just make the first move and make contact. you dont build friendships by meeting them one time and expect them to contact you. you have to contact them, show them you want to get to know them. Dont be afraid, the worst thing that can happen is they say no. BE BRAVE!
But the most important thing is to get out of your bed and make some changes, be out there in society, do stuff. then you are guaranteed to at least meet new people.
Hope this can help someone to get out there and live their life, and not waste it at home being lonely and depressed.
As the great Theo Von said on his podcast, "Nothing changes, if nothing changes".