55 [M4F] It’s Hard to Find a Friend
Hi. I’m a 55 yo married white male from Iowa. I am posting this because I have no friends. In fact, I struggle with making friends and maintaining friendships. The main culprits would be my autism, anxiety, depression, and low self esteem.
All my life I have struggled with friendship. I never had any true friends, just people I went to school with or work with. No one invited me to hang out or come to their parties. If I wanted to do something, I had to do it alone.
I’m 5’11, 250 pounds, usually have a 5 o’clock shadow, losing my hair up on top, and would have what many would say a dad bod. I am kind, compassionate, empathetic, intelligent, and love learning new things. I suffer for mental health issues, but I am currently working on making myself the best person I can be. I am passionate about Star Wars, Lego, music, feeding the hungry, helping the homeless, and taking care of stray animals.
I am open to talk about anything. I am very honest. I am a logical thinker, and can come across and dry. Because I lack social skills, I often say things that may seem odd or inappropriate. I struggle with small talk and often don’t know what to say. I will only communicate via texting.
Looking for someone who is understanding of all my issues and can be a true friend. Looking for someone who is going to stick around and not ghost me after 1 day. Would also like someone who is capable of helping moving the conversation along if I get stuck or get focused on one topic.
I can be a great friend if you give me a chance. I’m open to all ages. Hope to hear from you.