Isn't It Shocking?

I could wish it worked that way - but lonely people are often lonely for their own reasons. For me, I don't like a lot of the people that I meet - or specifically many of their characteristic traits. But I'm no one to tell them to change those - so I keep to myself and try to be nice whenever I have to interact with other people.

But yes, I've wished often that I knew more people that shared common interests with me; that earned my respect through their character and the way they conduct themselves.

You are so sweet. I agree: lonely people unite! I have the reverse situation from you. I haven't moved in my entire life, but all my friends have moved :( My last close friend who still lived in the city moved today -- I feel very alone now. Nice to meet you Analeigh.

Very nice posting. It's nice to talk to people in similar situations and it helps to a certain extent.......in the end though, it's how we eliminate our loneliness that truly helps us overcome.

Welcome to EP and great post!

i still feel pretty alone

I agree 1000% Good post!

I am new here too =) your post made me feel less alone

just wish i had someone

Thanks Analeigh, you seem to be a lovely person, both in looks and heart.

You know, just in my opinion, this world doesn't deserve people with an attitude like yours. I've been excluded for my entire life, do you know why. Because I have Photophobia, which is something like fear of light, only that it's more of an aversion to light. You attitude is too pure for people who judge you by your looks. Believe me there are more than enough of them. I hope you will never go through what I've already gone through, you don't deserve to be alone.

i make it a point to dedicate @ least an hour of my day to read and to give posotive spin to all on this sight, i lost a great child hood friend to suicide and a loved one to drugs because of bipolar and depression from her childhood caused her to turn to drugs , it makes me feel better that i can try and do something because i feel i failed them when i should have done mor e .. maybe just maybe a simple phone call or a touch would have kept them here so much potential in all of us life is not to be wasted to help as many as we can before we are gone that is our purpose here .... to live each day in everthing we do so we will be missed ... this is very beneficial to me and hope all our prayers be answered

Well, even when surrounded by family and friends, people can lonely too. I'm experiencing this since university's years. Somehow, I feel like I'm isolated within the group because I have different view of life and interest. Sometimes I feel they are just using me for their own purpose.

Loneliness is a completly curable disease thing is to find the right cure.

hugs analeigh! keep reaching out!

well,, i hope you are still here and coaching others,,

yeah im same

If you are looking on the internet that might be why. Lonely people come to the internet so they do not feel like such losers. 90% of the people online are dysfuctional in society or just do not seem to be very popular for one reason or another. This world is the perfect escape. Think about that lonly nerd alone in his room everyday working on projects that no one payed attention too. In the past what would they have done just gone through school without freinds hating life till he is one day rich now give him a site to potray all his thoughts and feelings. So all the lonely people come here to be lonely together even if we have no way of giving each other a hug or a pat on the back saying "Good job buddy". =D thank you creators of the internet.

All the lonely people, where do they all come from?
Elanor Rigby - The Beatles

I live in an isolate place also. It is hard to meet someone, just for friendship. Even to find someone like you that can feel for others without knowing them. You dont know how special that is. I am lonely also I would love to be your friend.

Touching another Heart with you're Smile or a kind word. One of Gods Earth Angels. God bless.

wow you are so right my dear

Ironic, were I to really live in a small town I know exactly how to meet people. Least I used to when I was young. Just drive under a bridge where you commonly see guys fishing at and start a camp fire, but then again that is a guy thing. This day and age of the internet, that and it is illegal to start a campfire around these parts these days. City grew up, everyone is a stranger now.

How sweet of you to say that, I would like to chat sometime if you're up for it :))

I agree. I invite everyone to message me but they only very rarely take me up on it. Maybe it's because I'm a guy and that puts them off? I don't know but when someone says they want someone to talk to, it depresses me when they don't take up the offer to do just that. I hope it's because they're busy interacting with people in their life like friends, family, etc. But I know that usually isn't the case. It makes me sad because they say they want to talk to someone but they don't. They won't even take a small chance of talking to someone and they stay lonely and bored. I do wish I could help more people here. I guess I do the best I can and that's all I can do, but I just wish I could do more.



You can message me too, by the way. That goes for everyone here.

I have noticed that among the hundreds of groups i belong to, the most active one is this one. Yes, there's loneliness in the world to fill the whole solar system, but we are to admit that we are alone. Because in this stupid world we have made being alone means being a loser. Because if you choose to be a loner you will be called selfish or arrogant. You seem to have a really kind heart. I wish there were more people like you

You can probably join facebook.

I can relate! I have found that I keep people at a distance for several reasons. Even though yes, I am busy with work, school, hobbies, and have recently moved 3000 miles from home... I would likely still be keeping people and relationships at bay.



I've identified that my father was such an embarrassing alcoholic, leaving such a mark on me. Ever since childhood, I never wished for anyone to come home, meet my dad, or get to know me... then they would know the awful secret I hide. As a kid, I was also so sensitive of ANY negative remarks made at me, that I could beat myself up worse than anyone else could ever dream of! I internalized everything ;(



Well, at least I know what I've got to work on I guess. Sincere good luck allowing others to like you, as I'm sure people want to get to know you more than you realize ;)

Yes more of us should get together and this seems a good forum to do it,hope you are not lonely long.

I know exactly what you mean. I also have been forced to live a mostly isolated lifestyle (very long story). It's seemingly impossible for me to get out and meet people living in my area. I had to move back in with my father, I attend college courses via internet, most of the people I talk to I've never even met, I've been out of work for close to 3 years, and I have some severe dental problems. The only friend I had left in this area is moving away with her boyfriend. I know people say that the things I've listed aren't all that important, but experience has proven otherwise.



It's gotten to the point where coming onto EP is almost like an addiction because it's the only place where I can actually socialize, be who I am, and not be judged because of where I'm at in life, because of my financial situation, or my looks. It's a great place for the lonely to come and at least be able to communicate with others, but sometimes I just want to hear a real voice instead of reading words, feel a handshake or do a "bro" chest bump instead of a smiley face, or have a lover run her hands across my cheek.



That said, I honestly don't think I would have gotten through my troubles 2 years ago if it weren't for the EP community and I will always cherish those I've come to think of as friends, even if they aren't on my "list". I just wish this could happen in real life.

Well said you have really worded this in line with what we all feel, its sad to think all the nice people are the lonely ones isn't it.