I had a hard time as a kid. Specifically the year I ate lunch by myself every single day in junior high. In my 20s I kept trying to be normal to fit in, but it turns out I'm terrible at it.

In my 30s I stopped trying to be anything besides who I am. I have learned to accept that people like me or they dont and that isnt a reflection of who I am. I have a good amount of friends who accept my eccentricity and faults. Really though all you need is one good friend. My bestie is amazing and everyone else is just a bonus.

The biggest change I made was pushing myself to be more out going. I had a year about 3 years ago where I went out of my way to connect with Facebook friends I hadnt seen in forever. I even went to an impromptu mini junior high reunion. I also started pole dancing and kick boxing classes. So forth and so on.

I believe everyone has a friend tribe. If you dont have one, you just havent found your tribe yet. Dont give up and remember the right people will like you as you are.