Submitted by Mockingboy in AskRaddle
So two months ago I said to myself that i'm being weak and that i'm pathetic for being lonely and feeling sorry for it without changing anything. So I started to try to meet people in order to make some friends. I tried in person and online and the result was the same. People talk to me for 5 minutes in average and after this they ignore me. I tried telling them jokes, fun facts, and small talk in order to keep them engaged in conversation. I even tried talking to people that have the same interest as me. The result was the same. After 5-15 minutes, during wich they kind of want to talk to me, they ignore me forever. So after this experiment the conclusion is simple: I am destined to be alone forever. So who is interested to be friends for another 5 minutes can send me e message. I will make those 5 minutes worth your while. Thanks for reading
An_Old_Big_Tree wrote
It sounds like you might be coming on a bit strong and that it might seem a bit forced.
If you wanna get to know people, organically is probably best. Sometimes it takes a long time. So explore your interests, outside of whoever might be involved. Me personally I'm interested in making anarchy, so I seek out anarchic spaces and events, and take my time trying to find my own way in them. At the same time I do my best to try to be someone who does right by other people and myself. Over time, certain people recognise those things and we become friends.