Is it normal to feel this way?

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I've been single for a while now, and I'm quite use to it. The reason I believe that I feel so lonely is b/c all my closest friends are getting/are married and having babies. They don't have time to hang out/ go out with me anymore. The idea of marriage doesn't interest me in the least. Just for the simple fact that I feel that it just consumes your life, and you can't be around any of your friends anymore. But I still would like to have some kind of companionship. I feel like all i do is work. I live alone. I do see my family often, tho. & I love them very very much.. I just feel like something's missing in my life. Maybe it is companionship, maybe I just miss my friends and how things use to be before we grew up. Also, I was taking a long drive alone the other day, and I got to thinking about things, and I realize everyone around me has someone who puts them 1st in their life, ya know? I don't. I just started crying. Also, no one knows that I feel this way. I'm wayyyy to proud to let anyone know I feel the least bit lonely. I don't want anyone to see me as weak. My friends just think this is the way I want my life. I could never tell all this to anyone, but I just need some advise here. Is there anyone that has ever felt this way?

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  • DefinitelyNotNormal89
    13 years ago

    Ldizzy1234 is absolutely right. Maybe you need to change the way you think of a relationship? Because of how long you've been single maybe you think a relationship is more hassle than is worth, and you concentrate on how it will affect your social life hense you delve into any new relationship with negative thoughts.
    Loneliness is awful and not being able to talk to anyone is worse but look how long you've managed, you seem strong and if you break down barriers you must throw up everytime anyone talks to you, you WILL find someone.
    Your real friends will not think you're weak, they will be upset they never knew you felt this way and they will go out of their way to help you, have a little more faith in humans =) I hope you find what you're looking for.

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  • juswannahelp
    13 years ago

    Great comment, I do think everyone feels that way from time to time. I don't that means you are weak at all, but it does show that you must have some walls in place to protect yourself. I agree to let your friends know how you feel. Being open and honest can be an enlightening experience. God bless!

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