I am lonely because none of my ‘friends’ are really my friend. This is a hard situation to explain so I hope it makes sense;
This situation is my own fault, I think it goes back to being a teenager and realising the easiest way to get attention was to be flirty and sexual with people.
I’ve realised this is a cycle I keep going through in my life, whenever I get lonely the only people I end up talking to or hanging out with are people who are hoping to get something from me because of things I’ve said/done in the past. These people only superficially care about me, because it benefits them.
But I can’t seem to stop this! I don’t feel like I know how to make platonic friends with anyone anymore. I’m naturally quite a shy person but I flirt with every new person I meet because it’s the only way I know how to fake confidence.
I’ve just started living alone and I feel lonelier than ever, I don’t want to stay in this cycle of using sex for company. I’d like some real people to talk to and be friends with. Maybe this site is a good place to start?
This situation is my own fault, I think it goes back to being a teenager and realising the easiest way to get attention was to be flirty and sexual with people.
I’ve realised this is a cycle I keep going through in my life, whenever I get lonely the only people I end up talking to or hanging out with are people who are hoping to get something from me because of things I’ve said/done in the past. These people only superficially care about me, because it benefits them.
But I can’t seem to stop this! I don’t feel like I know how to make platonic friends with anyone anymore. I’m naturally quite a shy person but I flirt with every new person I meet because it’s the only way I know how to fake confidence.
I’ve just started living alone and I feel lonelier than ever, I don’t want to stay in this cycle of using sex for company. I’d like some real people to talk to and be friends with. Maybe this site is a good place to start?