V.Vixen Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I don't know what to do. I have no one to talk to and my friends seem to want nothing to do with me anymore. I moved an hour away and most of my friends either stopped talking to me for one reason or another, or are wrapped up in their relationships. I have social anxiety, so sometimes it's difficult to meet new people. My family is distant and hardly talks to me. I am just tired of feeling alone and unable to form close bonds with people. I have "friends", but they aren't there for me when I need them. I hate that i feel this way. I am just tired of being alone and don't want to throw pity parties for myself anymore, but don't know where to turn. I hate feeling hopeless on some days. Link to post Share on other sites
Enema Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I've always been happy to be alone, yet it never turns out that way, so I have a hard time relating to you. I'd suggest focusing on whatever in your life does make you feel happy and fulfilled and then people will naturally gravitate towards you. Your profile mentions you're into hiking. You could try joining a hiking club, meet some people that way. Link to post Share on other sites
jerseyboy Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Youre getting older Way harder to maintain relationships when you are no longer around, especially with your friends being swamped by real life. Meet new people involved with common interests. Or start offering benefits to your friends as an enticement. Link to post Share on other sites
stillafool Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Yes as you get older you will notice your friends starting to trail off into relationships that they are trying to make permanent. I agree with the above poster who said meet new people. Get involved in new activities. What about your work friends is there anyone there you can hang out with? Also church is a good place to meet new people. They also have singles groups you can join. Link to post Share on other sites
Jae84 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I've found work and other activities are a good way to make new friends. When I moved back to this area after school it really stunk because I was living with my parents for a bit and didn't know anyone. I was never really great at meeting new people but after some time went by I started to make some new friends. I never turn down an offer to go do anything, even if it's something I think I might not enjoy all that much. I have met a lot of cool people and had some good times off of random invites I didn't really feel up for at the start. Good luck! It does suck and you really do have to put a lot of effort into making new friends as you get older. Link to post Share on other sites
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