Recent content by ubermensch47

Thanks constant stranger for the perspective, and HoodedMonk, yes, I used to think that the flakiness was due to something wrong with me, and not human nature! I guess I make it a value to do and say the same things, otherwise, why listen to anyone, ever? Where are you in PA?

Hey Renard. They are actually mostly good friends, but they are all so busy themselves, etc (kids, jobs, family, boyfriends, etc.). So, by your standards, I DO HAVE IT MADE! :) Unfortunately, there are times when none of them are available and I can only take so much time alone. What is that...

I become super introspective and try to find a solution in my mind, but while it increases my understanding, it does not solve much!

I can very much relate to this. I had a very long period in my life where getting through to the end of it was all that I could do. Fortunately I am no longer in that same place (although chronically lonely), but I did want to chime in with one thing that may or may not help you. When I tried...

I really wish I could not relate to you, but I can. I am a 32 year old student finishing my undergraduate degree with the 18 year olds and then I'd like to go on a PhD in Clinical Psychology When I'm in school every day, even though I'm interacting with people, I feel completely separate, I am...

I'm really glad to read this post. I just came from a day where i hung out with two different families and while I was happy to be with them both, I felt a bit upset that they probably wouldn't know what it was like to feel such intense loneliness in their regular routines. Thank you so much for...

Hi there. I'm also 32, and I can very much relate to the difficult of making new friends. I agree that it is somewhat of a state of mind, but I don't believe that's all it is. We all have different needs for connection - some people are quite ok with small talk in a grocery store and some of us...

I can very much relate to the feeling of somewhat of an abandonment on your birthday. I hadn't realized it, but for my birthday, I took off the setting on Facebook which reminds everyone else that it's my birthday. Do you know how many people remembered it was my birthday? Hardly any, including...

Hi there, I can totally relate to your pain. While I was not overweight as a kid, I felt like I was totally different, not popular. I was a very intelligent kid, but I was never into partying, acting young and crazy, etc. This was probably largely due to my upbringing. When I left high school...

Thank you!

Hi there, I am a psychology student with my own history of depression and trauma. I have met people who were diagnosed with Asperger's and I just want to say that I cannot imagine how difficult of a time it must be to feel you are missing some set of 'instructions'. However, the fact that you...

Hey there. I am a 32 y/o, female living in Philadelphia. I am pretty introspective young lady and enjoy one on one contact with friends, often not bars or groups. I am a student but finishing undergraduate so it's been difficult to make friends. I have always managed to have a boyfriend or close...

Hey there. I'm 32, female, do not enjoy being alone, but typically only enjoy one on one companionship. What part of the world are you in or are you looking for an online buddy?