I understand how you feel, I'm just 22 and seems like people of my age already don't have time for friendships and relationships... there is something wrong in this world...

try meetup.com for singles groups or other interests that you have....and as annette always says having hobbies and interests or volunteering will always help with meeting new people....meetup.com is an online site that organizers form groups on surrounding the things they have interest in....I belong to several singles groups and several business groups because I am self employed....anyway I have a bunch of people who get together for events that the organizer hosts and you can join or not join....the way to join is RSVP to the event then show up...everyone wants to meet new people....it is a lot of fun to get together with others who have similar interests....hugs bill

Sorry you're feeling so lonely. I'm 50 and feel the same way. Leaves me feeling very disconnected. Volunteering has proved to help me a bit. I'd try meetup but I just dont have the energy these days. Are you working? And if so, are there avenues there?

I work a full time job, but no friendships with anyone outside of work. I have been thinking about volunteering . Just don't know where to look

I feel very unwanted these days , even with family. I could never tell anyone in my family how I feel, so I just keep all my thoughts and feelings and emotions inside and it hurts. I also feel disconnected

There is a website called volunteermatch.org. I don't know how good it is for your area but its worth a peek. I understand the no friendships at work thing - it can be a weird place to develop friendships sometimes. I'm sorry you feel unwanted - that can be a very lonely feeling -but I'm sure you are wanted and cared for. Are you seeing a therapist? It might be time to get those thoughts and feelings out in the open......

Hey there- I don't know if you like animals but most humane societies are looking for help with their dogs and cats

I also don't know if you have a religious affiliation or want one, but churches (particularly small groups) can be helpful. There have been really lonely periods in my life where I had to reach for a higher power. I really wish you the best! Being a human isn't easy

Thank you for the kind words. I will check into that Volunteering Site

I am lonely too. I get really lonely sometimes! I am married, but we are both disabled and live on fixed income.
So, there is no extra money to go out. Although we have Satallite T.V., plenty of movies and books, I sometimes tire of all of it.

I get depressed and board. So, sometimes I have to fight these feelings.

My Mother just moved to a low income, one bedroom apartment. It is a Senior Living community for people 62 and over.

Lots of the women there are widows. The apartments are very pretty and nice, but they are only 550 feet.

However, these people just seem so happy everyday! All most of them have is there T.V.! Some may read, but there is not much room in there from many books.

I now fight those feelings, by thinking how blessed I am for what I do have and I try to quit focusing about what I cannot do or do not have.

I also started back to church. I try to read my Bible daily and spend regular time with Jesus. It really helps!

yes it really sucks. I'm a single divorced mom, and I've been extremely lonely for years. No one wants to be friends. I work part time, so I have the same commute three days a week. I see the SAME people at the time I go to the bus stop. I try to make small talk, since I see them all the time. No one reciprocates, and one person even seems like they try to avoid me. I'm a nice normal looking person, so I don't get it. Look, I'm not trying to be their best buds, just being friendly, and if something came out of it, it sure would be nice. I tried everything possible to make friends, volunteered, took classes, etc. Put myself out there. Not one person wanted to be friends. I had tons of friends years ago, we all used to go out in a big girly group, it was so much fun. Over the years, one moved away, another got married, another became a holy roller, etc. The group broke up, and I am left with only ONE friend from that original group, but she's busy a lot because she has a big family now. It is so lonely. I know how you feel. But someone told me, look around, they don't even see groups of ladies together anymore. I know times are different, but still, it's LONELY!!

It would be an honor to be your friend. No body should have to suffer from the loneliness... there are some really caring people on this site.