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I have no when it comes to friends. I have had 3 (what I would say are good friends) friends in my life.
The first was when I was a child, and she eventually moved away.
The second was during middle school. Around the time of our unraveling, I had been put on medications that put me down a path of depression. Mix that with puberty, and a million problems at home...Well, I was a royal b*tch and wanted nothing to do with anyone.
The third was my older sister, who I can barely be around because of the toxicity of our relationship.
My entire high school experience was done with the minimum amount of socialization (mainly because of issues at home that had me isolating myself).
I have had 2 boyfriends and my hubby. I have looked to them to fill the void of a friend, but I just find that it doesn't work.
I have had a few attempts to make friends, but I usually pull back before it gets anywhere. Truth is, I'm afraid to open that door. I'm afraid to open my life up to people. I've had issues with my family, my husband, and others.
I have a really lonely existence after my kids go to bed.
The first was when I was a child, and she eventually moved away.
The second was during middle school. Around the time of our unraveling, I had been put on medications that put me down a path of depression. Mix that with puberty, and a million problems at home...Well, I was a royal b*tch and wanted nothing to do with anyone.
The third was my older sister, who I can barely be around because of the toxicity of our relationship.
My entire high school experience was done with the minimum amount of socialization (mainly because of issues at home that had me isolating myself).
I have had 2 boyfriends and my hubby. I have looked to them to fill the void of a friend, but I just find that it doesn't work.
I have had a few attempts to make friends, but I usually pull back before it gets anywhere. Truth is, I'm afraid to open that door. I'm afraid to open my life up to people. I've had issues with my family, my husband, and others.
I have a really lonely existence after my kids go to bed.
Start here. Chatter, share what you're comfortable with. When you start to feel...overwhelmed, shut 'er down and watch cartoons. When you come back...guess what? People who do care will STILL be here and STILL offer info, ask questions.
Makes it easier on you.
ive had a few people over the last 7 years i called friends, but they lied, stole from me, and just took advantage of every ounce of my kindness. so needless to say i dont have them in my life anymore.
now my problem is that i dont know how to make friends. i mean, what do i do? go up to random people and say "hey! will you be my friend?" LOL
and my bf, well somehow hes managed to make close aquaintences ( we are careful with throwing that friend word around).. and they come by the house on a regular basis, and i am left alone with no one to talk to , share things with, just be a girl with.. it sucks
Groups of people who have similar interests. If you want it,.....go get it.
my old friends some of them had similarities of my parents' narc attitudes especially this one meaningless friend of 10 yrs i got rid of her in 2009. i want a fresh start of new friends nothing that seems similar to my parents at all and that is hard to find.