That's what the perps on COPS say, when the police ask them when the last time they smoked crack was.

Potemkin people in a Potemkin village

tend to prefer hanging out with similar people because they will understand about their limited time.
I'd love to find some other happily solo people for close friends.

So...he...actually feels like he does belong? Or he hasn't lived here eight years? What's he lying about?

Ahhh, the "Vancouver Invitation". You know you're receiving one because it's said with enthusiasm and excitement but is never followed up on.

"We should totally go see that new exhibit at the art gallery!"

"I've always wanted to try that restaurant too. We should go!"

"OMG, that band we were talking about is coming to town. I'll look into getting tickets!"

"I haven't seen you in so long. Brunch soon, please?!"

Sound familiar? Welcome to Vancouver.

Lived here 35 years and I feel the same. Loneliness is an epidemic.

I actually seek out people who just moved or haven’t been here long and hangout with them but recently they’ve all become busy with either their partners/kids or second jobs trying to make money to just live here sooooo really it’s just a fucking cycle. Good luck. I literately hung out once every month (Or every two) with an old friend then every couple of weeks with coworkers (but I don’t drink so once a month) and maybe once a year with other friends because we accidentally ran into each other through a friend of friends. Oh yea I see my extended family maybe once or twice a year too and we live in the same area. So yea it doesn't just happen to people who moved here, it’s literally everyone who is here. Old or New So Welcome.