Hi Artie,

I could have written your last post, lol. I am in the same boat. When I fell out with my best friend at the end of high school I didn't think it was worth getting too 'emotionally' attached to anyone else because it just didn't seem worth the trouble. But I have only one 'best friend' again now - and she is 'low maintainance'. We go out and phone occasionally, but nothing too demanding. She has her life and I have mine. It probably is my problem, but I feel I can't trust anyone except close family - which I guess is really sad. I am married and have a son - but basically I consider myself a loner. I did join a few craft classes etc and I have no trouble talking to people, but I just can't seem to develope many really close bonds. I would like to have more friends, but I can't overcome that invisible barrier. It's always something they say or do that says it's just not worth it. I don't know if that means something is wrong with me?
I don't know if my post will help you - but at least you know your not the only one

Lisa