@tylabrim: making friends as an adult isn’t as scary when you CHOOSE to view it from a more exciting perspective 😌 #makingfriends #howtomakefriends #friendadvice #adviceforgirls #femalefriendships
As someone who’s been actively trying to make friends for a couple of years now, it’s actually not that easy to make friends.
2026-04-23 05:22:17
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Teniel G-G 🧚♀️ • FTM • :
I met my best friend on bumble BFF years ago 😂! We ended up living together and now travel interstate to see one another as much as we can! Best thing we ever did! 🥰
2026-04-22 23:28:30
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Sarah Sage :
I’m tired of forcing connections.
2026-05-24 19:08:06
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Serena :
It’s taken me time to learn that I don’t have to be absolute best friends with someone to be their friend 🥲 like you can have different friends for different reasons. Some you see often and some only occasionally. I was so used to being super close to everyone in my life and it would often lead to friendship breakups when we didn’t click on everything. It’s definitely easier to make friends now that I don’t have expectations on what it’ll turn into!
2026-04-22 23:13:20
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Sherry | Make New Friends :
I 100% feel you, and although there are some great apps like bumble bff to make friends, being online is exhausting - so I started hosting friendship events where everyone comes solo so it’s super easy to meet people who genuinely want friends. Would love to have you join sometime if you’re in Melbourne, Sydney or Bris/GC xx
2026-04-25 22:01:53
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kylamariie :
i actually have no friends😭
2026-05-17 20:07:54
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Abi~Suffolk~Girl :
I have this annoying thought process that if I’m not getting asked then they clearly don’t want to spend time with me and just not like me.
2026-04-27 07:38:59
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A🤍 :
Wish I didn’t have social anxiety!
2026-04-23 18:40:57
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archivebyangel :
It doesn't work if you're the only one who's making the effort
2026-04-26 12:49:02
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Paulita ☀️🦋 :
It is also so important to not attach yourself too much to the outcome. Even if you click doesn’t mean you will be best friends. It’s the same as when you are dating, just let it develop organically. I have been on both sides of this and when you are too desperate it won’t lead to a good friendship. Recently I made a new friend who very fast put expectations that I will be her close friend and indirectly she was applying pressure to what she expected of me. But we were not even there yet in the friendship.
2026-04-26 14:06:37
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Marm12 :
I definitely won’t settle but it’s honestly not easy, I just turned 30 and it’s my only goal this year to make new friends, or just one good friend
2026-04-23 06:27:48
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donnacorrina :
I'm putting myself out there this summer nervous but who cares
2026-04-26 03:06:01
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sian 🤍 :
I love this perspective so much, though I feel like you get to a certain age and it actually is hard to find people who have the capacity to prioritise a friendship outside of their relationship and career.
2026-04-23 07:43:32
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MessieJessie123 :
I’ve made 6 friends in the last 4 years. Guess how many still live in my state. 0. I’m sick of the effort
2026-04-23 20:04:15
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lailai_x0x0 :
Nah f having friends being on ur own is underrated
2026-04-26 09:43:47
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Derek :
You don’t need people we come in alone and leave alone
2026-04-25 03:00:09
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Hejajdhevh :
I'm not settling, I'm simply just tired. I've been trying for so long I am absolutely exhausted and chances are, people can sense that fatigue which probably deters them. I am tired and will be settling for a while.
2026-04-26 19:39:07
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ann💗 :
i tend to make friends for life so i do have friends but not local friends if that makes sense? it’s so hard for me to get to know someone casually
2026-04-23 13:33:58
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Bronte :
It’s not easy
2026-05-02 10:00:33
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T explores 🇦🇺🎀 :
Making friends is so bloody hard! I have slipped into dms, asked to meet up got ghosted by people , i think eberyone likes to stick to their own circle and does not wish to hang out
2026-04-26 11:28:39
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SS :
Yesss!! Enough with the scarcity mindset!! Wish you were in Melbs girlie!!
2026-04-23 09:33:50
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anika hayne :
I love this!!!!! I don’t know why there’s this inner embarrassment/shame around saying you want to make new friends. You can learn so much from new peoples energy!!
2026-04-22 23:22:39
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Julianna <3 :
I definitely agree it’s not a reflection of you and not everyone needs to be your best friend. There’s so many nuances to this. One of my biggest barriers is fear of rejection, specifically speaking on Dunbar’s Number in regards to relationships. On average, people can only handle 5 intimate friendships and 15 close. My fear of rejection immediately closes myself off from making friendships because I tell myself, “well they probably already have established friendships and don’t want more.” It’s tiring making friends because often that’s usually the case. I still try though it’s just hard :’)
2026-04-23 20:25:15
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Bella Seymour :
Suchhhhh a important message to put out there!!!! I feel like not enough people talk about this! And yes you are a great friend 🩷
2026-04-22 22:16:17
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Chelsee Rae :
There’s that peanut app as well (for mums) but such a good resources out there
2026-04-23 05:24:26
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