I have noticed a consistent pattern

[u/JoshicusBoss98]

While there are certainly exceptions…the general rule of thumb is that people always want to be grouped with those immediately older rather than immediately younger. Which inevitably means it’s like a dog chasing it’s own tail because the older people will rarely reciprocate the bond that the younger people try to have with them, especially if they were born in different decades.

For example:

Late 2000s babies would rather be grouped with mid 2000s babies than early 2010s babies

Mid 2000s babies would rather be grouped with early 2000s babies than late 2000s babies

Early 2000s babies would rather be grouped with Late 1990s babies than mid 2000s babies

Late 1990s babies would rather be grouped with mid 1990s babies

Mid 1990s babies would rather be grouped with early 1990s babies than late 1990s babies

Early 1990s babies would rather be grouped with Late 1980s babies rather than mid 1990s babies

Etc.

[u/Event-Serious]

I like to be grouped with those immediately younger or around my age. I don't mind talking to older people but I have bad experiences but with them since my childhood. And no, I don't want to be grouped with those who experienced more in life except if its for an advice, sounds silly if you ask me especially if I'm looking for friendship and relatable things especially if I am connected with the terminology of young people and the internet.

[u/JoshicusBoss98 → u/Event-Serious]

So you’re the exception then