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Old May 03, 2013, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Venomous View Post
You’ll be told to connect with others that share your interests, which isn’t necessarily easy if you have such eccentric interests like me or live in an isolated area, and it’s not like having a shared interest is the ticket to a social life or future relationship of some kind. (Some of the worst folks I’ve ever met share my interests.) You’ll be told to volunteer or visit clubs, which might be awesome but won’t necessarily lead to a lasting social life. All this advice, while appreciated, is not helpful in coping with loneliness, especially if it is severe.
I think I gave you some very practical and realistic advice, which also worked for me in the same situation as you. You didn't acknowledge it, which is your right, of course. But here is the thread for reference. Perhaps OR82 can use it:

http://forums.psychcentral.com/relat...ml#post3034643

Loneliness hurts. I suffered it from about age 11 to age 42, just as you two are suffering.

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