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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andi0828 02/05/2013

I have never had much luck with friends but the past few years have gotten even harder to keep and or make friends. Once I started trying in life stopped drugs kept out of trouble. Seemed like the little bit of friends I had were gone and I couldn't make anymore. I don't understand what I do wrong I try to be nice and care for people and all I ever get is ignored or let down i don't know what i do wrong i get to the point where i just don't want to try and lately i have noticed its even effecting my relationship i have problems with even being social with my own husband. i just don't know what to do anymore.

P00hbear 02/06/2013

Try not to allow a withdrawn society make you become withdrawn too -maybe find other avenues and hobbies, places for meeting new people. Sometimes, a friendship will just click but other times it takes time - I am very open but I find most people are less so, less trusting, so be patient with yourself and allow yourself to be who you are, and eventually you will find friends....this society unfortunately is too disconnected to offer much, know that it is not you and it often takes a lot of work to make and keep friends, and an open mind as well

deleted_user 02/06/2013

I don't know what to tell you except that I know how you feel. I try so hard to be nice and respectful and polite so people will like me, but I still get ignored, snubbed, and rejected anyway. My head tells me to keep trying, but my heart wants to give up so I won't be hurt again.

I don't know the answer except to keep trying for as long as you can stand it.

PinterestFan 02/06/2013

Your husband can be your best friend. Plenty of single women will
cancel plans with a female in a second, for a date with a guy. As long as he feels appreciated by you, you have a permanent date. There's a lot more wonderful friendships in sit-coms than anywhere else, but there are plenty of people trying to find new friends.

Congratulations on the positive lifestyle changes you've made.

deleted_user 02/06/2013

I too feel the same. People I have trusted and considered friends have all gone and again I am left friendless. Feel like I do not know how to socialize or make friends. Its awkward. I have not given up, and you should not. Start here.

andi0828 02/06/2013

thanks everyone im still trying even tho its really really hard when you fail over and over. somethings i just feel like there is singing really wrong with me and i just don't get it. i know i can be weird and awkward at times but who doesn't have there problems. i feel like i have a kick me sign on my back sometimes.

deleted_user 02/06/2013

I am old enough to be your mother and I hope you don't mind me offering my thoughts. When I gave up drugs 3 yrs. ago I too lost all my "friends". It is amazing how when you really try and do positive things in life it seems your old friends go away. This is because misery loves company and you are no longer miserable. Or you are genuinely trying to be the best you can be. But you are a beautiful girl and you are still young. Your life is open to amazing possibilities, you just have to find them. The things you want the most are always gonna be the hardest to attain. Most times anyway. God bless you.

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