I have many interests, if not too many. From cooking, woodwork and computers. Many of my friends are academically very successful but are frankly painfully boring and I sometimes feel isolated around them.
I like to cook when they hang at my house, I’ll try to teach them how, some basic tips, etc. As soon as I glanced towards them again I realized they walked off.
This summarizes a lot of our interactions. As we get to a topic I understand and can speak passionately about, they sort of turn off. They talk to each other fine, but it’s often internet drama, school drama or sports.
I’m not in college\classes and it seems almost impossible to meet others, especially others that are interesting and curious. I find myself bonding most to adults but it’s isolating I can’t find others my age.
What’s wrong with us? Are we too boring for you?
Joking.
In all seriousness though, why don’t you try some local meetups for certain hobbies? A lot of major cities have stuff like that if you live in one. How about anyone at work if it’s possible for you? Volunteer work is another possibility if you have the time.
When it comes to your friends have you tried looking into what they find interesting? Is it stuff that you don’t find interesting yourself? You don’t need to have all hobbies in common but if you have 1 or 2 you can just focus on those.
Best of luck.