Screenager, I can relate to the loneliness you feel. Have you ever tried online personal ads? I'm having a little success with it, I've made an acquaintance who wants to meet up with me for a date. It may not work for everyone, but as many times as I get depressed, there is still someone out there interested in talking to me. All I had to do was be myself even admitting upfront that I'm a grown adult who lives with his dad. But alas, I feel awkward too, like I'll be too quiet and not have enough to talk about. I relate to you.