meeting people is one thing. but after a certain age, it becomes hard to truly let someone into your life as a real friend. friendship and deep connection require shared experiences and time. there are exceptions of course, but after 30, most friendships tend to exist within certain boundaries and around certain needs. that’s why you stop feeling the need to chase or force connections with people.
when it comes to relationships and dating, clarity and directness become essential after a certain age too. unlike when you’re younger, you no longer feel the need to chase someone or prove yourself to them. only if there’s openness and clarity can something meaningful really happen.
if your goal is simply networking or building professional connections, the motivation to meet people never really ends. but for someone to truly enter your life, you have to feel that they’re genuinely special.
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