I would LOVE to be able to branch out, but as much as I’ve tried in my almost 30 years, it always ends as nothing but a wet fart. Most of the people who I do vibe with (and who tolerate me) exist in the form of potential romantic interests and it just doesn’t work out. I can’t find that “line” of platonicness and romance. From that perspective then, I guess it makes sense why my friendships/commections ceased formation in my adolescence. Doesn’t make it suck any less though lolololol
Comparison is the thief of joy.
If you want to branch out because you feel like your current friends aren't people you can form a deep connection with, that's one thing. If you feel like it's just something you should do because you've seen other people do it, that's another. Several of my friends I've known since elementary school. When I tell people I've known my best friend for over 20 years, usually people think that's neat and sometimes are jealous I've maintained a friendship that long.
If your current friend group is made of people you can trust and rely on, then I say you cherish that.
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