“I was pleasantly surprised to find that most people there shared my feelings and were eager to combat loneliness and meet new people.”

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"Consistently show up to a hobby or something that you enjoy. The word here is consistently; you will naturally become friends with the people doing the hobby that you enjoy, and it is not forced or awkward. Over time, friendships will form naturally. This works every time without fail." 

"I found out about a social app called 222 that’s been really fun! It sets you up to dinner and drinks or an activity and drinks with people with similar interests. There’s stuff for everyone!"

"If you live in LA, there is this app called WashedUp where people post things they want to do and get a group of people to go. I used to do a lot of things by myself, but now I don't have to go it alone." 

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