[skittles]

i wish that u guys lived close to me like in ophio so i could hang out with someof u... i have no friends except on here...used to i didnt want any friends but now i do but im not the type of person who can go out and just make friendslike others

[LMo]

Skittles, I'm sorry you're lonely

PC, however, could be a really good way to practice friendship-making skills. One thing you could do is read other people's posts and offer them your support and perhaps any advice if you have any from your own experiences. People usually are interested in becoming friends with people who are interactive and you can practice conversation skills here without having to come into contact with RL people just yet.

Good luck,
LMo

[patricia72]

What about a hobby or sport... do you not have anything like that as a possability to make new friends?
Hope you find a friend closer,
Patricia

[Joyous]

I know what you mean- I have distanced myself for so long that now I have found myself with only one close friend and am now realizing that even she cant be trusted or depended on. If you are anything like me, people make you nervous. I hate that!
I agree that talking to others here will maybe help us to open up to others and maybe come out of these shells we are in. But for now, it is nice to know that we have friands here that understand.

whats kool is you have some extra time to allow you to meet some friends. I have no doubt that you will be a great friend.

[ster]

I know what you mean about friends I have only had like 3 friends my whole life. 2 died and one I lost track of about 10 years ago. problem I dont make friends very easy. I wish you luck. Have a good day.

skittles, i understand your wanting friends. if you read other poster's messages and interact with them, about them....it will help you. sometimes we're too close to our own problems to see that others need a little boost. and letting go of your problems for awhile really can help a person. good luck. pat

[cherybery]

(((((((((((((((((((skittles))))))))))))))))
If we were closer we would definitely do lunch!!!
Lonliness can really consume you and keep you isolated. Sometimes you have to pull up those bootstraps. For me, I love book stores and I will go there and veg out. Sometimes even a small conversation with a stranger can help boost you. Try and find something you absolutely love and then get involved with it. I often will look in the local paper for something to do and will go about it alone. I may not walk away with a friend but I did something I enjoyed. Another great thing to do is get involved with a local volunteer program. I did with the Red Cross and the United Way. It is a wonderful way not only to make yourself feel great but someone else. I recently went back into church to make some new friends.
BIG HUGS GIRL!
Cher