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No friends, am I a bad person?

User Profile: Limeth
Limeth February 20th, 2017

I am turning 28 next week, and I don't have any close friends.

I never really had friends. In high school I had 2 friends in my class and we got along. One of them got abused and moved away and I haven't heard from her since. My other friend passed away a couple of years ago.

It feels like the older I get, the harder it is for me to "find" friends. I am engaged, and I've gotten to know people through my fiancé. But I don't have any of my own friends.

I've had low self esteem and very bad self confidence my whole life. I am a shy and quiet person, which is not a good mix when trying to meet new people.

I get very insecure in a social setting. Especially around women. I don't know what it is but I feel very easily threatened by other women.

I moved from Europe to the US some years ago, and I can't say I've had very good experience from trying to make friends over here. It's like I don't fit in anywhere.

For example, I always find myself in some dark whole every time a woman talks to me and my fiancé, and she's all happy and out going with the same interests as my fiancé. I get quiet and just don't say anything. I smile not to make it obvious I'm insecure. Deep down I'm afraid my fiancé will realize that he would have more fun with one of those American girls. I find my energy drained and I just give up on talking to new people.

I constantly compare myself to other people, always try to think of the "right" thing to say to seem interesting and to not push people away. It takes such a huge effort for me, and it feels like I don't have energy. I am so nervous when around people I don't know.

Is my lack of friends showing that I am a bad person? Do people think I'm a "bitch" or "too boring" to bother with? I don't know.

It's like I've forgotten how to meet new people and make friends. I spend all my time (when not working) with my fiancé. He's the only one I spend time with really.

Sorry about the rant, I just don't have anyone to talk to.

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User Profile: politeSun
politeSun February 20th, 2017

@Limeth

Hi dear!! You dont have to be Sorry here!!! This is just the place where you CAN talk out without fear of being judged!!! i see you have no one to talk to ... why dont you try talking to some listeners here!! Really innumerable listeners all ready to listen to you... and they are super loving and friendlyy!!

and NO!!! No!!! not having friends doesn't make YOU a "bad" person

confession: I am turning 27 on 24th Feb.... i have never had friends either!!! (one in high school who "ditched" me) and i remain most of the time "locked" in my apartment with my kiddos

so i can not really give you any advice :D

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