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Restful
Restful

Does anyone else feel very lonely even with family and people in your life? I am feeling disconnected, unwanted, not needed, and overall like there's not much passion left in my life for anything. I'm seeing a new therapist next week, and I'm holding onto hope that it might help. 

billwfriend
billwfriend
I sometimes feel lonely but I am single and 66yrs old my parents are gone and I have sister who is now suffering from memory loss.....her and husband live in my town with two of their kids nearby....

I am out of a relationship probably 2plus years....I am now not really trying to have another relationship but I am always looking for friendly folks to do stuff with....
Restful
Restful
Hi Bill, thanks for your response. I hope you’re having a nice weekend so far.
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
I feel empty when friends and family are around. I don 't need conversations. I have to get massages every week to feel better. I hope I can find a group of people exchange touches. So I don't have to pay. When we social we don't touch.
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
Hi Restful! I am like bill, 66 and single. I have always needed time to myself. I don't really know the feeling that you describe although sometimes I get bored when I'm with people. I'm glad that you are seeing a new therapist. I hope he or she helps you.
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