Loneliness Support Group

Loneliness is an emotional state in which a person experiences a powerful feeling of emptiness and isolation. Loneliness is more than the feeling of wanting company or wanting to do something with another person. Loneliness is a feeling of being cut off, disconnected and alienated from other people. The lonely person may find it difficult or even impossible to have any...

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lostntx
lostntx
Just wanted to give everyone an introduction since I joined this group. I'm a male, 48, 2 daughters and going through a divorce. I joined since I have felt lonely most of my life. I haven't had a close friend since high school other than my soon to be ex. I have acquaintance friends at work and church. But like most of you, I would like to have a few good close friends. I have been taking steps to do that over the past several months but it just seems like most males don't want a close friendship. They just want to talk about sports, hobbies, etc. They seem uncomfortable with close friendships. The sharing of real problems is rare. Anyway, I am here to just share my experiences and get advice from others.
angeleyes92
angeleyes92
welcome to the group. I'm married with 3 kids and feel lonely a lot. When everyone is out of the house I feel it the most. I love to be connected with my family, but they all have lives and I don't. I used to work part time but had to quit my job to help my disabled son with college. Right now I'm lucky that he is working the evening shifts this week so that I'm not home alone with my daughters 45 minutes away at camp for the week.
billwfriend
billwfriend
welcome and yup men in your age range do not get close to other men unless they have something like AA to build around...I have an AA program and many male acquaintances there but the true friendship is not even there either...somewhat but not the hang out watch tv type of friendships...I am single now no kids....divorced after late life marriage ended quickly...anyway wanted to say welcome to our corner of the Internet....hugs bill
gramybear
gramybear
A big warm welcome to the group. I think you will find good male friends here that aren't afraid to talk about things other than sports, etc. Hugs GB
annettearizona
annettearizona
Hello and welcome.I know you have daughters whom keep you busy but you might look into crafts and hobbies which interests you and your girls to get involved with-that way you will meet others with the same intersts
Althas
Althas
Welcome. I am new here as well, and separated a year nearly, but no children. Last close friend I had was about 25 years ago

I always find that I get on better with women for friendship, as I am not into sports and such

But from my few days here, I get the sense that the people are really nice and pleasant, happy to listen and help where they can. So feel free to unload if you like anytime
lostntx
lostntx
Thanks for the welcome! I'm working on joining groups and finding new hobbies. It's just lonely after my partner of 28 years decided she wanted a divorce. So, now i'm left without any real relationships. I noticed in the groups i've joined, men still don't really bond like women do. I don't know why, it's just how it is. And it just isn't the same. I'm doing a divorce care group starting next month and maybe a friendship or two will develop there. At least i'm not scared to try and make friends at this point in life.
lostsoul72
lostsoul72
Welcome and I too am lonely mos tof my life. There are great people here and I am usually around most days during the week. :)
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