Expectation: When you move to a new city you won't have trouble finding a new group of friends.
Reality: You smiled and said hi to someone in the grocery store and they just continued walking.
Expectation: You'll become quick friends with your cubicle neighbors.
Reality: You spend five minutes talking to them before realizing they have headphones in.
Expectation: Your new neighbor will bring over a bottle of wine and you'll drink it together while talking about how crazy your other neighbors are.
Reality: Your new neighbor knocks on your door to tell you that you need to learn how to park.
Expectation: You'll bond with your co-workers over lunch hour.
Reality: Half the office goes out and the other half eats at their desks while working. Alone again.
Expectation: When you finally meet some new people you'll have no trouble starting conversation.
Reality: "So I heard it might rain this weekend..."
Expectation: When you finally get up the nerve to ask for your new friend's number, you won't feel weird texting them later to make plans.
Reality: "Who is this?" It's me! From work! "Who?"
Expectation: You'll be invited to house parties in no time.
Reality: Netflix all weekend.
Expectation: You'll join a sports league and meet tons of people.
Reality: They still haven't forgiven you for giving the ball to the other team during the first week.
Expectation: Making friends will get easier with age.
Reality: Begin wondering if our parents can still set up playdates.
