Sector7, I know what you mean. I've been in New Mexico since 1997 (17 years!) and have yet to make close friends, despite the fact that I'm big on getting out and doing things. My closest friend is my ex-husband (we divorced 12 years ago). I have a boyfriend, who I live with, but things aren't going well between us.

I lived in a very exclusive compound in Saudi Arabia from ages 5-21, and the US was a huge culture shock for me. I still feel like I don't fit in. When I get the chance to be around others who grew up as I did, it's wonderful and an instant "click." Unfortunately, that is extremely rare.

So I remain mostly friendless. When I travel, it's with my sons and often my dogs. I try to get out to socialize as often as possible, but it tends to remind me of what a misfit I am.

My boyfriend tells me he doesn't have friends either, but he comes home from work each night with stories of conversations he's had with people. I want that. I want conversations with adult humans. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and dogs, but that can only take a person so far (and usually into the crazy zone! Lol).

I hope you are able to find people soon. It's hard to be lonely like this for so long.

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