I know exactly how u feel. I am very similar to that.
U get used to loneliness. And when u accepted, it will stop to hurt u.
I try so many years to find friends, and all I get was pain, treasons, fake smiles and lies. I am diferent. Everything I like other people doesnt. The way I feel or think are the complete opposite of the rest of the world. I can say that I have an old soul.
My advise to u is get a pet. I have 4 dogs and they are my friends, my love, and the reason I fight everyday. My babies are my daughters, and with them, I dont feel so lonely anymore.

i am sorry you know how i feel... :( i also have pets and they do help for sure. 4 dogs is a pack and i bet they can sense your vibe and are there for you. loneliness sucks in a world where you aren't understood. keep your head up.

Learn how to like yourself and accept yourself for who you are first. Self Confidence in yourself goes a long way when it comes to your needs and desires. Those who are confident in themselves are not bothered so much by the lack or abundance of friends.

Another thought is that we are what we think, and it shows in our demeanor, on our face and our body language. People pick up on it. But don’t take this to heart, it’s just a fact. Work on yourself first and don’t let those isolated/lonely feelings deter you. Learn how to be you and be happy with who you are.

I wonder if the reason pets have grown in popularity is that many many people feel lonely and we’ve lost connections among other people as a culture. I see people walking dogs all day long down my sidewalk. I live on a main side street to the neighborhood and my desk faces the window to the street. Makes sense, they love us and are companions.

yeah pets are pretty awesome. my boy cat is very intuitive and knows when i am in a funk physically or mentally. they require a lot of care which is a learning experience especially when you are learning to take care of yourself.

Political groups meet all the time, even now they're gearing up for the next election cycle.

Although the peeps at work are buddies and didn't include me, I get it, I'm just not their cup of tea - and it's a very small workplace. Truthfully, we don't have anything *but* work in common. Who wants to talk shop all night long? And even when I worked in a bigger place, work relationships can be a source of gossip and back-stabbing. I'm also old enough to be their Mom.

So, I do belong to a political group, and I'm joining a quilting group. Neither entity cares where I live or what car I drive. That I'm on meds for depression *and * various age-related health issues is my business, and no one else's.

. If you're a loser, just be okay with it. That's a good start to making your unfair critics the idiots. Socialize? group think? language, use your own. Be yourself. I'm a loser, by their standards but my qualities and yours are much better. Sincerity, originality to name 2 that you have and the parrots do not. You're probable pretty smart, caring and brave. They hate that. If the world hates you it may be because they're jealous. Maybe their insecurities make them act superior. I'd be proud to know you...i think. lol.. I read what you wrote and I'd love to be your friend, don't write me off so easily. You sound awesome, an authentic and sensitive person is hard to find. I've had tons of popularity it's nothing but I find the only friends I have are on the warmlines, talk about losers... Be brave, strong and true, that's who you really are.

I like what Bobby 5000 had to say. But I like that you are the one percent looking around and not buried in your cell phone. I'm betting one day another one percenter will lock eyes with you and a friendship will begin. Sounds to me like you are a unique person. I have found many people are uncomfortable around someone a little out of the norm. However there are some of us out here in the big wide world who just love unique and even eccentric individuals. Embrace who you are.

I like what Bobby 5000 had to say. But I like that you are the one percent looking around and not buried in your cell phone. I'm betting one day another one percenter will lock eyes with you and a friendship will begin. Sounds to me like you are a unique person. I have found many people are uncomfortable around someone a little out of the norm. However there are some of us out here in the big wide world who just love unique and even eccentric individuals. Embrace who you are.

BOBBY5000 -the reply is really outstanding. So much to commend here...and is spot on. I agree with all of this and to dive into trying to find therapy (or a new therapist if doing this already) and to investigate more with depression, etc. Possibly the first step is becoming your own best friend first...the rest will be easier to find...you matter and we all care...