No friends

[coolcow1289]

Anyone else here have essentially no friends?

I'm not exaggerating. I have one "friend" from high school I'll text on his birthday maybe. Maybe even a phone conversation.

But I don't have anyone else. No social connections. Nobody I could ever call for a favor or a ride into work or something. Nobody I could have watch a pet. Nobody that would ask me to do the same.

How did I get here? Well it's not easy to make friends. I went to college during Covid. Graduated and moved across the country. And I haven't made any. I've tried to attend social events, but it's too taxing in my state. And I don't even enjoy it. I get very very anxious afterwards. I don't have much in common with most people.

I compare this to high school. I had tons of friends. I was friends with everyone. But it's easy in HS. We are all forced to be there. I also wasn't nearly as messed up back then.

So I have nobody. Which will make ending my life easier, I suppose.

 

[PoppyBlack]

Anyone else here have essentially no friends?

I'm not exaggerating. I have one "friend" from high school I'll text on his birthday maybe. Maybe even a phone conversation.

But I don't have anyone else. No social connections. Nobody I could ever call for a favor or a ride into work or something. Nobody I could have watch a pet. Nobody that would ask me to do the same.

How did I get here? Well it's not easy to make friends. I went to college during Covid. Graduated and moved across the country. And I haven't made any. I've tried to attend social events, but it's too taxing in my state. And I don't even enjoy it. I get very very anxious afterwards. I don't have much in common with most people.

I compare this to high school. I had tons of friends. I was friends with everyone. But it's easy in HS. We are all forced to be there. I also wasn't nearly as messed up back then.

So I have nobody. Which will make ending my life easier, I suppose.

Yep! I am away for a couple of weeks and have to say bye to my carefully nurtured plants because I know no one who might look after them. I have felt 'embarrassed' that there is no one who'll be at my funeral. Today I asked for an odd tea at a cafe, just to see if I was existing. Anyway, hello Coolcow.

 

[caramelpudding]

I don't have much friends either. I've always struggled to make friends even in HS. I ate lunch alone and hide in bathroom stall for a year. Wish I could give you some advice or make you feel better.

But how are you today?

 

[milkytoast467]

Anyone else here have essentially no friends?

I'm not exaggerating. I have one "friend" from high school I'll text on his birthday maybe. Maybe even a phone conversation.

But I don't have anyone else. No social connections. Nobody I could ever call for a favor or a ride into work or something. Nobody I could have watch a pet. Nobody that would ask me to do the same.

How did I get here? Well it's not easy to make friends. I went to college during Covid. Graduated and moved across the country. And I haven't made any. I've tried to attend social events, but it's too taxing in my state. And I don't even enjoy it. I get very very anxious afterwards. I don't have much in common with most people.

I compare this to high school. I had tons of friends. I was friends with everyone. But it's easy in HS. We are all forced to be there. I also wasn't nearly as messed up back then.

So I have nobody. Which will make ending my life easier, I suppose.

I'm sorry for you, I know it's quite hard feeling like an outcast socially, perhaps you wouldn't mind if we talk a bit? I'm a bit messed up in my own problems too.

 

[Soumatou]

Covid and then becoming adult having extended responsibilities really burned the time away. Hard to keep friendships let alone make new ones.

 

[coolcow1289]

Yep! I am away for a couple of weeks and have to say bye to my carefully nurtured plants because I know no one who might look after them. I have felt 'embarrassed' that there is no one who'll be at my funeral. Today I asked for an odd tea at a cafe, just to see if I was existing. Anyway, hello Coolcow.

Hello poppyblack

What's your favorite plants? I want to get a bunch for my apartment. Maybe draw googly eyes on them!

I don't have much friends either. I've always struggled to make friends even in HS. I ate lunch alone and hide in bathroom stall for a year. Wish I could give you some advice or make you feel better.

But how are you today?

Peaceful day. I put myself in public often - gym or library or coffee shop. Being around people can trick my brain into thinking I'm not alone.

I'm sorry your HS experience was like that. I shouldn't have said it's easy in HS. It isn't for everyone.

 

[darksouls]

I never had human friends, people only exploited me,
they either want money from me or they want to fuck me

 

[itwonttakelong]

I feel similarly. I'm not in complete desperation yet, I'm very lucky that I have my husband, but I'm close. He has friends, a job, and family nearby, and I don't have any of that, so I spend most of my time alone anyways. He leaves to see his family for weeks at a time too. The last time I sat down to have a proper conversation with a friend in person was... four years ago? I've moved to a new country twice since then, so I very genuinely don't know anyone around me. I'm not very good at making friends anyways, I meet people but I can't do much from there.

I'm sorry you're in that situation, it's really lonely and difficult. Even one person can make a world of difference. Other people have offered, but I wouldn't mind chatting either if you ever need someone to reach out to. Glad you had a peaceful day, and I hope tomorrow is too.

 

[SASU-KE]

You're pretty similar to me dude. I too have only one single IRL friend. But they're not in my city anymore.
I'm guessing you're an introvert by nature?