The Forgotten Place

We are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, especially after a pandemic that left so many isolated. While The Forgotten Place touches on one man’s search for a best friend, most of us can relate to his struggle. Finding friends at any age can be hard, but making friends as an adult – when it feels like most people already have a tight circle of friends, or have started families and just don’t seem to have the time – can be really overwhelming. And then when you decide you need more friends in your life, suddenly you find yourself asking: how does one actually meet potential friend candidates? And when you do find someone you enjoy, how do you proceed? It can almost feel like dating: are we compatible? Do I like them enough to want to hang out again? Should I be upfront about what I’m looking for? And what if I suddenly decide I’m not into them? Do we break up or just let it fizzle? A fascinating result of putting this story out into the world has been hearing just how many folks feel the exact same way – making real, lasting friendships in modern times can feel like a full time job. In The Forgotten Place, Eric actually treats it like a job search – and it works for him. Ultimately, the lesson is sometimes finding the right people does take work, and it’s work that’s worth it because what is life without meaningful connection?