I work with a very pretentious group of people/company. They think they are all so special and if you are into regular things, they think something is weird with you. They are artsy types that talk about plays, arts, the theater, and fashion. Nothing wrong with that, I respect that, I understand we are all different. I am more of a 'regular guy' who'll talk say football with the guys. But nobody at my current job is like that.

I've tried very hard to try to fit in, but it's just not me. I have tolerated it, but it's getting to a point where I am just fed up and VERY LONELY at work. Example, I eat lunch alone, why? I invite people to eat with me, or go to a restaurant with me, even saying I will pay, but they like to go to some fancy joint and my trip to a sushi place or burger joint isn't their cup of tea. Heck, even a deli.

Just so sick and tired of it. I've been at this place 8 years and it's pathetic to say but I've felt like that all those years. Why not move? Well the economy sucks, I have a wife and 2 children to support, I'm good at my job, and I have to work at this place to bring home the bacon. So I need the job - we've all been there I'm sure.

Again, Just so sick and tired. I've talked to my wife thru the years about it and she's supported me but anyone would get tired of the same old record. I try to self-analyze myself on why I feel the need to be accepted, but I think it's just human nature. I've tried and tried and tried and at this point and I've gotten to the point in the last month that I've separated myself away in a different part of the building and done my work solely. Only interacting via phone and Instant message and meetings.

Does anyone here have any tips ? Ive always thought it was me, but could it be them?