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Yes, but I kind of like anonymity. I don't remember others very well either. Unless i see someone on a regular basis, I have trouble with names

I have one lifelong friend who lives about 2 hrs away. I have another friend who will meet up with for lunch or an event, etc. And I have a friend or two that I text with or call. But. that's about it. I would like more but never had the ability to make friends. I have tried to join...

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Every time the Holidays rolls around , I am hearing coworkers, etc excitedly talk about all their family events, plans, and on and on. I can't even fathom what it is like to have 20 people over to my house for dinner. Growing up, it was just me and my parents and my sister is much older and...

Honestly, I thought I was pretty "normal" when I was younger. I had neighborhood friends as a kid. Right before I hit my teen years, there was a death in my family and I think that changed who i was into a more somber person. I was suddenly confronted with life and death issues in a big way...

I certainly did not mean to imply that. Of course we want relationships with others. I think that is why many of us are here.

I am not suggesting that at all. Just give perspective from my own live. Everyone's mileage will vary. I personally feel lonlier in crowds and forced socialization has not resulted in me feeling any happier. For others, it may. For MYSELF, when i focused on thing that I enjoy , then I am...

We were very involved in a local church. And, then there were some personal issues going on in our lives. My mom was ill and I was helping her, I had some medical issues so was exhausted and we quit going to church. Then, when we were out and about in the community going to our kids' games...

I used to really try to listen to people. And, others say what they think, feel, etc. But, then I realized, when i said anything, that nobody listens to or acknowledges me so now I don't bother. If someone won't listen to my BS, then i have no interest to listen to theirs anymore.

I think that in some ways it is just better to accept one's reality. Like, I am never going to have a tribe or squad of people around me. I have spent years trying, volunteering, etc. And, in those years, people were very happy to use me, but that was about it. I realized the only time they...

I just never seem to move from aquaintance to friend. I mean, i have tried to invite people for tea or to do other things, go to lunch, etc. I have tried to be patient and not push it. But, it seems people can book 20 friends go to stay at a beach house but I cannot even get a friend to meet...

I actually feel lonlier around people.   I feel far less lonely when i am exercising, baking, or doing other activities.

Thank you for those words of encouragement. I wish there was a like button! It's just nice to be among others who maybe have felt the same way .

I am not the best one to answer as I don't have a friend group! I mean, there is good advice about volunteering, joining clubs, etc. However, for me, i have tried much of that. And, I have come to realize that really isn't for me. So, I have embraced more solitude. But, i pursue things...

Thank you for the welcome! I just feel that is maybe the one piece that is missing. Like why am I not more a part of things? I do volunteer. I participate in my community. And, I see people at whatever I am doing but it never goes beyond the purpose for why we are there. Someone did...

I have a fairly successful life.  I am happily married and we have raised 3 great kids.  We both have good careers.  My youngest is a senior and goint to graduate from HS this year and off to college.  It's fairly close about 20 min away but she will be living in the dorm.    But, that will be a...