He or she doesn't sound very happy about being alone. What I find interesting is that many of the statements in that thread, I have actually thought myself.
Hi Eric, it sounds as if you have had a few ruff encounters. Using the military for a source of family, really only works when you are young and unattached. As soldiers get older, marry and have children, you lose touch just as easily. The comraderie of knowing you live within a relatively...
I completely agree that the definition of “family” is not restricted to blood relatives. For instance, if I had a husband, he would certainly be a part of my family—by choice! Some people would rather spend quality time with their “non blood” relatives.
I guess it all depends on your frame of...
It is more difficult to make friends because we are no longer with a huge group of potential friends (school) on a daily basis. Most people are around co-workers. That fact alone shortens the potential friends list. Next, people get married and have children; this takes them out of the...
I have a new friend. I met her on new year's eve and we hung out together. I have been avoiding her like the plague ever since. First of all, she told me her entire life story. Then she told me that she is depressed because she has no friends and because of this, she cries a lot. The killer...
It all depends on what stage in our development that we become without parents or extended family. For example, your parents have likely matured to the point that they derive their contentment from each other, you, or, maybe their careers and hobbies.
Hello wishtobemyself, I will talk to you. In fact, I don't think that I can ever have too many friends. I have met some nice people here. How did you find this forum and do you like it so far? How do you spend you days and evenings?
Work environments tend to be very political. You could have performed splendidly however, one or two people had something to say (for whatever reason) and the rest either agreed or said nothing this is the pack mentality and it occurs just about anywhere and everywhere. It is easy for these...
Hello and welcome. I pretend a lot but not because I am trying to fit in, I do it because I do not want to seem pitiful and volnerable. I have been hurt in the past by those I trusted.
The interesting thing about change is that you never know where it will lead you. I have tried to resist at times because I don't like change when I am not ready. However, life moves on dragging me, at times, kicking and screaming along with it.:D
I think the good part about taking it day by day is that when you get to the hard days......you only have to do one at a time. I have noticed that people also get fed up if they can not help you.
How are you causing pain to those around you?