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As I sit down to kick off this year’s 15th installment of daily story ideas for April, I can’t help but mull over a peculiar thought: Why is it that we often shove friendships to the back burner as adults? Is it the dreary grind of adulthood, the busy schedules, or perhaps the quiet fear of stepping outside our comforts? Just last week, a friend of mine quipped, “Making friends as an adult is like trying to find your keys when you’re already late!” and I couldn’t help but laugh—because there’s a sliver of truth in that humor. In today’s whirlwind of modern life, finding genuine connections can feel nearly impossible. Yet, fear not! I’m here to share insights and ten true stories of individuals who dared to forge new friendships amidst the chaos. Let’s explore how they transformed seemingly ordinary encounters into extraordinary bonds. You might just find your next “aha” moment in the journey to making friends again! LEARN MORE.
This is the 15th year in a row I’ve run this series in April. Why a story idea each day for the month? Several reasons which I’ll work through during this series of posts.
Here’s another one: The only way to find a great story idea is to work your way through a bunch of crap ideas.
Ira Glass (“This American Life”), arguably one of the most knowledgeable people about storytelling, said this:
“You have to record and get rid of a lot of crap before you find something special.”
Same thing with screenwriting: You have to generate a bunch of crappy ideas before you find something special. Still don’t believe me? How about the wisdom of Linus Pauling:
“The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.”
Linus Pauling should know, one of the few people to win multiple Nobel Prizes.
So why focus on generating a bunch of story ideas? Because most of the ones you come up with will be crap. However somewhere along the line, you’ll find some that a pure gold.
Today’s story idea: How to Make Friends as an Adult.
Making friends as an adult can be a daunting and isolating experience.
Many of us find ourselves wondering, “Is making friends as an adult really hard, or is it just me?”
A quick scan of online forums like Reddit reveals that we’re not alone in our struggles. Posts about making friends as an adult, particularly in our 20s and 30s, are flooded with comments from people sharing their own difficulties.
Whether you’re struggling to make friends as an adult due to a recent move, job change, or simply the challenges of modern life, it’s clear that many of us are facing similar obstacles. As we navigate the ups and downs of adulthood, it’s easy to feel like everyone else has found their tribe, leaving us to wonder: why is it so hard to make friends nowadays?
Here are 10 real-life stories that prove that it’s possible. From joining hobby groups to stepping outside of their comfort zones, these individuals found meaningful friendships in unexpected ways.
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