I have no friends

United States
June 25, 2009 6:42pm CST
I only have acquaintances. Sure, I know people. But I always have to schedule time with them. I don't have a friend who I can call up whenever I want to and talk to him/her. The one person who I would consider a friend moved to another city last year. We still talk on the phone, but it's not the same. Now I go to bars alone, movies alone, walk in the park alone, and go to the beach alone. But that gets old after a while -- doing those things alone. What do you guys do when you have no friends? How do you spend your time with no one? It sucks because I've never been this alone before. What do you do? What should I do?
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@jugsjugs (12967)
25 Jun 09
I would join a club where there are lots of people around your age that way you get chance to see new faces and make new friends.You must try to get out and make new friends, try to find a part time job where there are lots of different kinds of people that way after a while you will get back into the swing of socializing again plus you will have people to talk to and then may make some good friends who will then introduce you to other people who you can also be friends with.Happy Mylotting.
• United States
25 Jun 09
Joining clubs is another good idea I could use. Thanks. I know that I need to get out the house and do something. I figure that since my best friend is gone and I don't have anymore, I will have to start over.
@jugsjugs (12967)
26 Jun 09
Good luck you will make new friends and i know it is hard to start all over again and at the moment you feel all alone,it will get better and you will make new friends along the way just give it time.
@sjvenden27 (1840)
• United States
26 Jun 09
I can understand how you feel, I just have family close.. There is no friends that live near me at all.. But I talk on the phone with some, and also online.. I spend my time with my son, cleaning, and on the computer... Making new friends, yes it may not be the same.. No being able to go to a movie or out to eat or something like that.. The way I would look at it is the fact that at least you have some kind of outlet.. It better to have something then nothing at all.. Another idea that just popped in my mind.. You have that friend that you still talk to over the phone right? And you would like to be able to see a movie with a friend right? Here is an idea, talk to her and find out a movie that is out that she really would like to see but does not want to see it alone. Take some time the both of you to go and rent the movie, pop some popcorn or get candy whatever you would do at the theather and watch it together over the phone.. May sound corny or what not, but it actually can be fun.. You are spending time with someone that you really care for even through you to are not together physically, you too will be there for each other...
@celticeagle (159605)
• Boise, Idaho
26 Jun 09
First and foremost I am glad you get the difference. Sure we all know people. I have had two dear friends move to other cities and it is a bummer for sure. I wish I had hung out with them more than i did while they were here. I do alot alone also but I don't mind it. There are times when I would love to have someone join me but that isn't alot of the time. Some people don't mind and some do. If you want to have this type of friend to hang out with then you need to seek them out. Craigslist and such social networking sites might help. Some of these have a an option that is 'activity partner'. Just an option. Other than that i would think about taking some classes at your local college or community network. Or maybe join a club or two. Maybe you need to think about this differently. How can I conduct myself differently and look out at the world? What new things can I incorporate into my life to make this happen? ETC.
@rajeshfgh (1629)
• India
26 Jun 09
I know life can be very cruel at times. It takes away our near and dear ones far away from us leaving us deserted and lonely. I guess, you will need to get over with whatever you've lost and try to make new friends. I know it is easier said than done, but you can also hang out with your siblings or relatives if they live nearby. If everything fails, don't worry people can be lonely in a crowd and enjoy a good time alone too. If you have free time, I would recommend you to pursue a hobby like social service, wherein you will be meeting a lot of people and surely will cast away your boredom and loneliness. And maybe you will also find a new friend in the process.
• United States
26 Jun 09
I know what you mean. I am 30 years old and I still hardly have any real friends. I am currently experiencing problems with a friend of mine. Technically she isn't much of a friend. She only wants me around when convenient for her. I can't call her when I need a friend to talk to or someone to hang around because she will not bother if she has better things to do. She only wants to hang around when she "wants" to. Right now we aren't even talking because she is playing the "catch me if you dare" game. I literally must be put on a schedule just to spend any time with her. Ridiculous. I do have one other good friend, but we barely see each other because of transportation issues. I am lonely too and it sucks. I go to the movies alone. I go to the mall alone. When I do go to the beach, I'm alone. While I see everyone else having fun with their friends. I don't understand why no one wants to be my friend. I have been told that I am a good friend, but yet no one can be a friend to me and it sucks. I can't give you any advice because I don't know what to do myself. Just know you aren't the only one dealing with this. I am tired of acquaintances.I need friends
• China
26 Jun 09
To be frank,I always do things alone.I have friends but I sometimes don't want to bother them.I'd like to share my happiness with my friends.When I feel sad,I usually write diaries to express my feeling and analyse it.As I see it,it's not late for you to make new friends.You can have a try to make new friends and do those things with them together.Also ,you have so many friends here.Don't feel lonely.Have fun!
• India
26 Jun 09
Same here! I think we all reach a bend in life where we lose our friends for various reasons. People take up jobs and move on, marry and have family, less time, more responsibilities and such. We all meet new sets of people and just because we are more matured then, we take time to trust or maybe we never trust again after our carefree friendship days are over. We are only too wary of what we say and how we mix with people. I too have a lot of acquaintance but no friends…I think my husband is my one and only friend on whom I have my every right.
@daryljane (3406)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
Its time to broaden your horizon. Its never too late to met new friends, like fucos group, gym or maybe join any interest activity where you get to counter act wth other people. Remember, no man is an island bu itself. Go out of your shell. Like if youre at work, talk to you officemates, who knows you share the same interest. But never too pushy or trying hard. Just enough for them to like you. Dont push people away, and dont be afraid to try things with them. just be cautious and not too choosy. You can be freinds with everybody, just make sure to leave things for yourself, theres a thin line between close friends and just freinds, close friends are the one who you can know who will be there when you need them and just friends are the one who can hang out during good times..be sure to know the difference amongst your friends. good luck!
@gxyywhyzy (450)
• China
26 Jun 09
I'm busy working all the daytime,while chating with my friends at spare time.I live in the world around the friendship and refuse the living alone.
@Ruby722 (796)
• China
26 Jun 09
Sounds very sad.Don't be upset man. Actually i have no many friends too.A few people can i can shpare in my mood. I use to feel along.and uneasy.But now i understand that's why you don't have friend .We should open our mind to welcome someone.Along do everything is a scare things.Take it easy. I think you can get some good friends.Good luck
• India
26 Jun 09
i know how it feels because i was also facing this same problem couple years back but i some how managed with it and i made new friends.......my friends moved on with their lives and settled in other places....and we had no contact with each other i used to rome all alone.....i used to go and sit on the railways platform for hours and used to watch those passing trains by my side and used to sit on that same bench from where my friend had gone to his new place........i really miss him till today.........he was very close to me........but when i am with my new friends i don't think about him as i chose to move on with my life too.........so i would just suggest you to move on in life make new friends.........and keep your friend memories in your heart........
@airakumar (1553)
• India
26 Jun 09
If one doesn't have friends, it is really very difficult to survive as everyone needs someone to share one's happiness and sorrow. I wish you get some friends soon. All the Best!!
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
Just be yourself. It's true that it's good to have friends to enjoy life but that isn't just the case. I think you just need to go out and unwind. Sometimes it's also good to spend time alone with yourself. Happy myLotting!
• India
26 Jun 09
Friends are the one with whom we can share everything.We cant share those things with our relatives.You had sad that your friend moved to another city last year.But it is possible for you to find an another friend in you city itself.It is not that you should have only limited number of friends.I too have only limited number of close friends.There may be lot of friends but there may be only one or two close friends who can share everything with you and be with you all the times.Considering your situation you should find a one or a companion for you who could be with you all the time. Dont waste time thinking that i dont have a good friend. See this world with a wider perspective and then you would find the truth . Actually there is an irony in the word "FRIEND" itself, The word friend ends with "END". This somewhat signifies the irony in your situation.But dont lose heart.
@callarse1 (4783)
• United States
26 Jun 09
Hello, you can be my friend. There is nothing wrong with doing stuff alone, who ever told you that? Actually don't you try to meet people at those places? That's the point of going to those places to find new people, right? Add me to your friends we can chat on here As for making new friends, there are lots of places such as parks, and there are clubs and group activities (concerts, auctions, clubs, YMCA, gyms, etc). That you could do. Meet Up website is nice because you can join different clubs and go to their meets. Have a nice day. Pablo
@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
26 Jun 09
This is a really good discussion and I know that friends are really important when it comes to everyday life because they can help you laugh and have fun,and they can also help you learn important lessons,that help you grow as a person,and they can also help you make mistakes,I also know that there are different rankings when it comes to friends,there are friends who are just people you talk to,maybe hangout with sometimes but you are not really close to,and then there are good friends,which are the friends that you are closer to,you hangout with them more,but you do not hangout out with them all the time,and then there are best friends,the ones who would do anything for you,and that you are always hanging out with,and they are usually referred to as true friends,true friends are the ones who are sitting in jail with you saying dang that was fun,while good friends would be there to probably bail you out,and I am sure everyone has friends in these different rankings,me and my fiance have good friends who we hangout with from time to time but we do not talk to them that much,and they are almost back to the regular friend stage if even our friends at all and we have known them for a couple years,and then I am two best friends my fiance is one of them,and I love her with all my heart and soul,she is always here for me,she always knows how to make me smile,and make me laugh,she is my soul mate,my lover,and my life and we have been together two years,and then my other best friend is a guy I met in school and when we found out we have the same birthday we just kind of became best friends and he would do anything for me,and I would do anything for him and I have known him for five years,me and my fiance are always together,and we hang out with my other best friend as much as we possibly can,and he either calls us,or we call him,I am blessed to have both of them,and I do not know where I would be without them,have a great day,good luck with your life,and all of your mylotting goals,and Happy Posting.
@ucue2008 (924)
• Malaysia
26 Jun 09
In my place currently, I only closed this one girl and she has got a news that she will be transfer next month, and that will leave alone in this miserable place. At least in your place, you can find things and some entertainment, but I cannot. I live in a house where my housemate treated me like a crap and in here its a very rural area. I cannot even make acquaintance to other because this place do not have many people. Maybe you should try to be more open up, and then you will find more friends. I learn friends come and go, and I believe you will meet one soon.
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
you can join clubs of your interests.if you like sports,you can join a sports club.if you like poetry,join a poet's club.I see nothing wrong with spending some time on your own.just have time to find new friends.or try connecting with your acquaintances.maybe you can start to develop a meaningful friendship with one of them.
@marites31 (267)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
This is very hard but dont worry a true friend will come to you soon. Just keep on socializing and do what you like to do,there will be someone there who will come to you and you will never know soon you will be best of friends. Just enjoy what your doing and enjoy life
@unwanted (76)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
I felt the pain you have. I have already experienced that. What you should do is go out, meet people, get to know them, and then be friends with them. I know its not that easy but if you don't do that, you'll regret it and suffer from loneliness until you get old.