Depression is definitely a factor for many people. But the death of 3rd spaces is fairly well documented. The problem is that many people don’t know how to make friends. Friends very rarely happen instantly, they usually are a result of repeated and consistent interactions. Adults rarely seek out situations that would give them those types of interactions outside of work and school.
I don’t. I moved across the state in the 5th grade and never recovered socially. Doesn’t help I had to do middle and high school in a conservative shithole and got bullied as my only social interaction
The only thing I know is that there’s a shitload of really nice people out there, willing to help with whatever.
Maybe your perception is screwed by depression?
It depends a lot on accessibility.
Depression is definitely a factor for many people. But the death of 3rd spaces is fairly well documented. The problem is that many people don’t know how to make friends. Friends very rarely happen instantly, they usually are a result of repeated and consistent interactions. Adults rarely seek out situations that would give them those types of interactions outside of work and school.
I don’t. I moved across the state in the 5th grade and never recovered socially. Doesn’t help I had to do middle and high school in a conservative shithole and got bullied as my only social interaction