I feel incredibly lonely.

You have to be willing to put yourself out there. Most people who have a group of friends aren't actively looking for more friends so you are going to have to be the one to make the effort. Just casually ask somebody if they want to hang out get their phone number or whatever and hit them up. Doesn't have to be a big deal. Most people are pretty open to making new friends, but like I said you're probably going to have to make the effort.

Another thing you could try, I've never done this, but people post craiglist ads all the time looking for new friends. I know a few people who have done it and they have actually made some pretty good friends.

This is a challenge for everyone, this you should realize very clearly. I'm 36, and live a well-adjusted life, have a loving family...but it's always a changing thing to find some constant good friends.

You're obviously a lovely, and caring person, ask yourself what you interests you and pursue that, friendship usually comes from common interests.

If the common interest involves helping people out, I'd wager that friendships usually last longer and more enriching because it involves being more open and giving.

I wish you all the best, you have a lot to offer, remember that.

This happens to me all the time): I say attach yourself to one trustworthy person n then go out together with friends(: with one person liking you in a group your set to go((:

I feel you. Just keep in touch with family and find a hobby to occupy yourself. There are no promises in this world-you just need to get on with it. The only thing you can truly count in is change... things have a way of never staying the same!

I feel like this too. let's be friends

Loneliness just a state of mind, for one can be lonely in a crowd, yet feel content with being by one's self.

Your loneliness stems from when you are confronted by a group and forced to interact. To separate you from that loneliness try joining groups in school you enjoy, key club, swim team, cheer leading. If your not in school try volunteering. Try working out at a gym. Get involved. Do something you like!

You're not alone. I feel this way too right now and have about the last 4 years or so. I've had friends, and had a really close best friend about 3 years ago but we grew apart and only see each other a couple times a year. I've made other friends that I maybe see once every week or two, but that doesn't seem or feel like enough for me. I feel like people like me at first but keep me at a distance, or maybe that it's me that creates the distance. Whatever it is I am not sure because I have been trying to get out of my comfort zone all this time and it's worked in ways, but I haven't made anymore best friends. Maybe friends like that just come along every once in a while, but not having someone you feel you can call just to chat about nothing is really hard. I have a boyfriend but he's the only real support besides family I have right now. Any advice?

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