I have been obese to anorexic underweight. I have always had terrible time meeting people and making friends no matter my weight and attractiveness level. Learning to handle social situations and painful, scary practicing is the only way i was ever to make any friends.

I am sorry that the lie of attractiveness equals likability and happiness is sold in our culture. But it is a lie. There are plenty of isolated, unhappy, lonely people considered beautiful by society. There are also many people who are comfortable in their own skin whatever their weight who have friends and peace in their lives.

I hope you can find some measure of peace where you are and reach out to others.

DW