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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kuroineko
kuroineko
Hello!

I'm new to the group.

I've always felt lonely, most of my life, even though I have family and very few friends.

I never know what to do. I try socialise by going to events etc and try to make friends etc. But I have problems with socialising and communicating with others. I've also joined dating sites, but I hardly get messages and when I get messages I never get a reply. It doesn't help when I have never been in a relationship, only a dew dates.

Life is lonely!
peterthegreat
peterthegreat
Welcome to the group.
treedreamer1970
treedreamer1970
Sure know what you're saying here! I have no family left to speak of and the few friends I have aren't local, so not getting the much needed in-person socializing. I've been awkwardly shy my entire life (and told it would get better as I got older. Ha! When?!). Dating sites were too many blows to my self-esteem.
Welcome to DS and you're not alone in your struggles!
yvonnechaondahl
yvonnechaondahl
Good Morning: Welcome to the group. Yes, it is hard to get acquainted with people, when you are somewhat shy. Dating sites are not what they crack up to be. I don't get but a few men replying and usually they are younger gents. Never know though when a good one comes along. Hoping you can get a life going for you soon. Hugs
windydays
windydays
Hello and welcome!

I don't really have friends either.it dfidnt bother me much because I was always busy with my kids.now they are older and too busy most days for mom.so I am feeling pretty lonely alot of the time.Way too socially anxious to do much.glad you are here with us!
billwfriend
billwfriend
Hi Welcome. I do not live in UK but know they have meetup groups there....try meetup.com and join group or two that interest you maybe a singles group too?
annettearizona
annettearizona
hello and welcome-I always suggest -especially to shy people(like me) to get involved with crafts/hobbies which interests you..that way you will meet others with the same interests in your own pace.Also look into volunteer work
kuroineko
kuroineko
Well, I use meet up, but not dating groups. I found the events in there useful, but not been able to make friends etc. Haven't given up though. I don't really feel comfortable to use dating groups because I'm shy and awkward. Thank you for your suggestions.
alice92
alice92
Yeah, I understand you. It sucks.
getfuzzy
getfuzzy
Welcome to DS! Being shy can obviously make things difficult in getting to know people. However, maybe being to able communicate "in writing" may help you overcome some of that shyness? I hope that you are blessed with some DS friends.
gramybear
gramybear
A very warm welcome to you from the group! You won't have any problem finding support, listening ears, and people who really do care. Hugs!
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