Feeling Lonely and Low

[Iskandaria]

I finally plucked up courage to be vulnerable and make a confession. (And put my real picture on avatar.)
I am lonely, not enjoying it, trying to escape it, but in vain.
I want to have people in my life and meaningful relationships. I have almost none.
Allie

 

[TheRealCallie]

Welcome

 

[Minus]

Welcome to the forums. I am glad you decided to post.

 

[Finished]

Welcome to the site! What ways have you tried to reach out to people IRL?

 

[Iskandaria]

Welcome to the site! What ways have you tried to reach out to people IRL?

A lot of ways, actually: through hobbies, studies, work. Somehow friendships are not happening.

 

[user 135671]

Hello Allie, welcome

 

[roses4all]

A lot of ways, actually: through hobbies, studies, work. Somehow friendships are not happening.

keep talking to people
it's a numbers game

In all my years of work, I only made 2 friends (and one of them disappeared) and one person that I go to restaurants with.

I do have a suggestion... try a social club. I belonged to a social club before COVID hit. The club I belonged to... people posted an activity online and the number of people that could go... and whoever wanted signed up... age, race and sexual orientation unimportant.
There were meals in restaurants, concerts, hikes, educational stuff, baseball games... I only did 3 activities, but I chose things I loved!

 

[StarDust]

Hi Allie welcome.

 

[Sir Joseph]

Welcome to the site Iskandaria. You'll find a variety of people here, but most are supportive, making it a safe venue to explore and vent.

 

[jamienoren89]

I finally plucked up courage to be vulnerable and make a confession. (And put my real picture on avatar.)
I am lonely, not enjoying it, trying to escape it, but in vain.
I want to have people in my life and meaningful relationships. I have almost none.
Allie

Well done

 

[user 188685]

Hello and welcome