Is it normal to suddenly want friends?

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I've always been finicky when it comes to friends. I thought of them as replaceable or even disposable. If someone suddenly lost interest, so did I. I used to believe that I honestly did not need any--that I was perfectly fine by myself or with my family. For this reason, I would go out of my way to avoid people, especially if they wanted to reconnect.

Now, I suddenly feel alone, and it doesn't feel the same way it used to feel. I feel empty inside. I see people conversing and laughing, and I long for the same thing now. However, these years of avoiding people has made me afraid to reconnect with old and/or make new friends.

Has anyone else here felt this way?

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  • Whytechyck
    11 years ago

    I feel this way as well. It is very normal. I haven't had any female friends since 2009. Now I have a few male friends. I don't go out with them or anything which is what I would like to do. I hang with my bf and his friends sometimes and I feel like the odd one out, the 3rd and 5th wheels and whatnot. I'm trying with a few people. Going shopping (I'm a terrible, indecisive shopper.) in 2 weeks with a couple of girls. I'll let you know how it goes. Lol. Not hard to get back in the game though. Choose wisely.

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  • Corleone
    11 years ago

    Sure, everybody likes to have friends. Good friends, that is

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  • Dizzee
    11 years ago

    I feel this way right now.

    But I don't want new friends, I want DIFFERENT friends because the 'friends' I have now are assholes (excuse my language). I feel alone when I'm hanging around with them. There are a few (like one) that I feel like I can be myself around and I don't feel lonely around her, but I don't get to hang out a lot with her because she constantly moves.

    I'm kind of at the point (like you) where I avoid everyone, but then a few people eventually come around and wants to hang out with me again and I have a hard time saying no.

    But anyways, if you need a new friend, I'd be happy to help. :D

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