Discussion sociable interests

[an_alias]

i often say to myself things along the lines of "if i decided to watch e.g. Chainsaw Man and play Genshin Impact semi-regularly then I would be able to socialise with anyone without 5 years of my age without shitting myself". that might sound hyperbolic but i feel like my interests are too niche for me to be able to hold meaningful conversations with others. Basically I need to make myself more Normal or else I'll just rot in perpetual loneliness. what do you all think are some good, sociable interests that would be good for improving relationships with others?

So far I've got:

• Anime
• Video games (particularly Roblox and Genshin Impact)
• mainstream TV shows (seems to be much more popular than movies and cinema)
• Radiohead (blegh)

 

[Manaaja]

People aren't clones when it comes to hobbies. For every person who plays Genshin, there's one that has never heard of it.

If you don't know about something, ask. Don't be afraid of being the one who doesn't know. Don't be afraid of being a newbie.

I'd much rather be friends with someone who doesn't know what Dark Souls is but is open to learn about it and shows genuine interest, than someone who knows what Dark Souls is, but hates it.

Also, Roblox? I've heard only kids play it. Are you trying to be friends with kids?