hi curlyq,

i read your other post to docjohn, too. i'm sorry i haven't responded before now, but i tend to not come into this topic. i guess it's because relationships for me are scary and i try not to think of them.

i have a couple questions for you. how did you lose "a few good friends?" if i may ask... what kinds of things did you do to make friends?

i think you're on the right track to figuring this out. you seem to have done a lot of self-inquiry already. that's good! many people don't want to make the effort to comtemplate their situations.

i agree with you: it doesn't seem as easy these days to make friends. i haven't really thought of it much myself. (i usually do my contemplation and write it down long-hand. believe it or not, i can't think and type! crazy, huh?) to me, feeling frustrated and annoyed about something is good, because it means you're actively seeking change to improve the quality of your life (as you see it).

how do you think you give the impression that you're annoyed or frustrated by your current situation?

this is a great topic you've brought up, and i'm sure you are not alone in your feelings. i've given up on actively seeking relationships, and you know what? the relationships i do have are better (because my depression is lifting) and i'm more willing to engage people i hardly know.

take care,

splash