How I Overcame Loneliness by Talking to 35 Strangers at the Gym
By
thitran
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
A personal narrative about a recent college graduate struggling with loneliness and attempting to make friends by talking to strangers at the gym. The author shares their journey of overcoming social anxiety and the "Wizard of Loneliness" mindset by initiating conversations with 35 strangers at the gym, documenting the experience and lessons learned about human connection.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledA couple months ago, I was the Wizard of Loneliness.
I had graduated from college almost two years prior and, while I had luckily found a job, I was unsuccessful in finding friends.
Each night, I would look up 'how to make friends after college' and find the same advice given every time: 'do your hobby with other people, frequently'.
On paper, the gym seemed like the perfect opportunity to meet people since I would go there nearly every day; however, according to Reddit, there's a number of people who want to be left alone and can be irritated.
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