I left the UK to move abroad in early 2020, leaving behind (geographically speaking) the close friendships I had made in my formative years. Now, in my 30s, I am struggling to convert casual acquaintances into meaningful friendships. I work from home and I live alone, so to compensate I attend various social events and regular activities. I have met people I like and who seem to like me, but it never gets past the fledgling friendship stage – hanging out a couple of times before it fizzles out and we lose touch. The lack of close friendships is making me feel lonely and unfulfilled; something I once had
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