TLDR; - Look for friendship markets, not just activity groups - People are most open to new friendships when people are redefining themselves (i.e. school trans

TLDR; - Look for friendship markets, not just activity groups - People are most open to new friendships when people are redefining themselves (i.e. school transitions, pregnancy, shifting identities). - You're not awkward, you're just searching in the wrong markets where people are open to conversation but not connection.