It’s always been like that for me ever since I was first allowed on the internet as a young preteen/teen. I find online communities like this to be much more socially stimulating and full of much kinder, more empathetic people.
The illness by nature is very isolating . Most of my friends have moved on starting their own family or progressing in career.
Forging new relationships takes competence and effort. Unfortunately, sz is a social inhibiting disease. I’ve made a few friends at work; I see them enough that they consider me a good teammate.