"Friends" sheesh. I'd like to have one someday. Every time I think I've made a friend they abandon me when I really need them. Usually all I need is someone to just listen and act like they care, but apparently that's just impossible, at least to do it for me.

Regarding your gender non-conformity, here's an outside-the-box idea: consider getting involved in roller derby. It sounds like you'd fit right in. Of course it's a physically tough sport, and it's a bad choice if you have personal space issues, but they're very accepting of all kinds of women.