Thanks. Must have been nice, but I suppose the cost was experiencing the change to the way things are as an adult (which I think is a very common experience). In my case, I've long since adapted to a near-solitary existence, and I'd say it doesn't particularly bother me anymore.

Indeed, that may very well be true. Ironic, isn’t it, that we are more connected than ever and yet lonelier than ever.

Here’s an idea for a founder looking for a startup: a Tinder-esque platform for meeting and making friends with similar interests. I’m sure this has been done before but certainly hasn’t become mainstream.

> yet as an adult it has been very, very difficult to make friends.

Isn't this a common experience for most people now. I feel like I frequently articles highlighting loneliness in adults. I've had the same experience.

I think it's very common, but in my experience living the city helps a lot (San Francisco in my case, compared to say the south bay).

There's a selection effect where people who live in dense areas are more open to meeting new people. (There's also a culture of drinking which I'm mostly over, but it's still a net positive IMO.)