I’m 18M and recently moved to a new city. During university it’s fine because I have friends there, but whenever I come back home during breaks, I’m completely alone here. No friend group, no people to hang out with, nothing.
It’s starting to feel really lonely and stagnant. Days just blend together and I don’t feel like I’m actually living life when I’m here. I want to make friends, meet people organically, and also hopefully start dating — but I genuinely don’t know how when you don’t already have a social circle.
I’ve tried dating apps, but they honestly didn’t work out for me and just made things feel more discouraging.
For people who’ve been in a similar situation:
How did you meet new friends in a new city?
What actually works in real life (not just “join a gym”)?
How do you even start dating when you don’t know anyone?