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re: O/T > 30 yrs old, does the idea of making new friends tiresome to you?

Posted on 2/27/16 at 12:20 pm to
Posted by Walt OReilly
Poplarville, MS
Member since Oct 2005
124694 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 12:20 pm to
I don't even talk to friends I had in high school and college. The only friends I have now are posters from Tigrdroppings
Posted by m2pro
Member since Nov 2008
30087 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 1:27 pm to
100%

A real friend takes time, or it proves you don't really care much because you aren't interested in them that much.

Got a situation lately I've been trying to diffuse over JUST this thing. I'm not looking to add to the roster of people I truly love and care about. We don't live until 1000 years old, man.
Posted by Pectus
Internet
Member since Apr 2010
67302 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 1:34 pm to
Yes. It is pretty tiring.

The best thing is to be friends with people at work.

Problem for me is, I work pretty much solo.
Posted by LeonPhelps
Member since May 2008
8185 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 1:45 pm to
I'm 32. I'd say I made my last true friend at age 26ish. I'm perfectly set for the rest of my life. I've got a handful of very good friends I can pick up the phone and call at any time without it being weird or awkward. That is already too many.
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
31956 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 1:47 pm to
Not for me,but I have never been a person that really tried to make new friends.Just living life,it happens naturally.

I enjoy meeting and talking to new people though..you don't find out until later,if they are going to be a friend. I guess what I am trying to say" when I meet somebody,making a friend isn't really a goal",but learning "who they are"is,I always try to do that.
Posted by LeonPhelps
Member since May 2008
8185 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 1:49 pm to
I honestly couldn't care less about most new people I meet and have zero interest in getting to know them.
Posted by Bestbank Tiger
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Posted on 2/27/16 at 2:06 pm to
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Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
31956 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 2:18 pm to
Well, I have a couple of businesses,where getting to know people,helps tremendously.

I legitimately like to hear people's stories and understand them. That has helped me more as a salesman,than being a talker.

A lot of times,when I get an item at my shop, I know somebody that will be very interested in it,and If I can, I will call them up and let them know.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
122527 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 2:22 pm to
I am 38... I like making new friends.
Posted by p0845330
Member since Aug 2013
6163 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 2:50 pm to
I have one close friend. Had a couple others, but they both passed away way too early. That being said, I'm not a big fan of people anyway, so new friends or not...no big deal. Quality over quantity.
Posted by Jyrdis
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Member since Aug 2015
13532 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 3:16 pm to
quote:

Someone who 1. Help you with sh*t(fix computers, lawnmower so) 2. Willing to loan money/vice versa 3. Someone who will busts your balls/vice versa 4. Common interest(hunting, poker, football)


If this is the criteria, then I probably only have about 7-8 friends where I live. Which is fine because that's who I associate with on a regular basis.
Posted by hendersonshands
Univ. of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Member since Oct 2007
160203 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 3:24 pm to
I have plenty of friends and now I'm married. I hardly ever get to be alone. Why would I want more friends?
Posted by AubieALUMdvm
Member since Oct 2011
11713 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 3:31 pm to
Don't agree with this at all. this sounds like talk from someone who isn't fun to be around
This post was edited on 2/27/16 at 3:32 pm
Posted by auggie
Opelika, Alabama
Member since Aug 2013
31956 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 3:32 pm to
If you are a truly satisfied person,you have my heartfelt congratulations. I am destined to die unsatisfied in most ways.I don't know if that is good or bad.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
106076 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 3:42 pm to
The older I get, the more people annoy me.
Posted by lsunurse
Member since Dec 2005
129146 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 4:25 pm to
You can still make friends after 30.....it just takes more of an effort on your part than when you were younger. And once you make them.....you have to be proactive in maintaining the friendship. Too easy to get busy with your life. Still need to make some time to see/hang out with friends.
Posted by SlowFlowPro
With populists, expect populism
Member since Jan 2004
481186 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 4:26 pm to
quote:

does the idea of making new friends tiresome to you?

no

that sounds horrible to be honest
Posted by joeytiger
Muh Mom's House
Member since Jul 2012
6037 posts
Posted on 2/27/16 at 4:52 pm to
My longterm friends will always be my friends, but I don't mind meeting new people.
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