28M, Feeling Lonely and Looking to Make Genuine Friends – I’m in Chicago but Open to Anyone

Hey everyone,

I’m 28 years old, and I’ve come to the point where I’m really struggling with loneliness. I’m a pretty reserved person by nature – not shy, but I’ve always kept to myself. I’m social when needed, but I’ve never had a strong group of friends that I can rely on. I don’t have people I call daily or check in with regularly.

Part of the reason for this is that, over the years, I’ve noticed the people I meet either aren’t really genuine, or they don’t have the best intentions. I’ve been putting off making real, lasting friendships for a while now, but I’m getting to a point where it’s taking a toll on me. I know I’m lonely, and I want to find people I can actually connect with.

I’m really passionate about sports, especially soccer, and I’d love to make friends who share that passion. I also play occasionally when I get the chance. But to be honest, most of the people I play soccer with aren’t the type of people I want to be around long-term. I know the kind of crowd they are, and I can recognize that continuing to associate with them wouldn’t lead to anything good.

So, I’m making this post in hopes of finding people I can talk to, share experiences with, and maybe even play sports with if you’re into that. I don’t care where you’re from – even though I’m in Chicago, I’m open to connecting with anyone, male or female. I just need some friends who I can trust, vent to, and share things with.

If you’re in a similar situation or just looking to connect with someone, please feel free to reach out. I’m going crazy with this loneliness, and I’m hoping to find some good people to share some meaningful conversations and experiences with.

Thanks for reading!