I used to be outgoing and always open for plans. But ever since 2020, I've noticed that I tend to withdraw from that. Large crowds tend to overwhelm me for some reason.

I do have a few friends, but we don't talk / see each other as much because we all have busy lives.

But strangely enough, I've learned to like being alone since there's no pressure to get involved in gatherings all the time. I feel like my best friend is now me, and that's ok.

Thank you for sharing this with us. Friendships and making friends is very weird and difficult at this stage of life, I wish it was easier.