No friends..

[imalittlethrowaway]

Lockdown has really brought home the fact that I have no “proper” friends and it’s a bit crap tbh. I have my husband but sometimes a girly chat is what’s needed! Has anyone else found themselves in this position?

I’m considering a group chat for us “loners”!

I’m fine with either

Oh I have to have at least 1 person to make a group! Anyone who wants to be added, pm me your number?

How do I do it?

Hi can I join in I struggle to make friends and feel so lonely in lock down with no-one took chat to, my children are all glued to their tech and ignore me all day 😂

Hi can I join too. Feeling v lonely during this lockdown and definitely realising I have no friends!

@imalittlethrowaway I still want to be in it! Can you send me a message so I can reply my number ? I'm using the app and can't quite remember how to private message you - sorry 😂😂

I'd love no friends, so many bloody colleagues/acquaintances keep trying ignite friendships with me, some of them very pushy in their endeavours and it is draining having to constantly make up excuses! I am happy alone, with chocolate, Netflix and a good book!

However I understand that I am a total weirdo and that some people do actually want friends. Is there no one at work you click with? Maybe try and find something you're interested in; a night class, sports club etc. You can strike up friendships there.

Not sure if the OP managed to set up a group?

Feeling the same, I’m happy with my own company usually. But 8 weeks with just the kids to talk tohas left me feeling lonely (husband is working all the hours he can) I would like love to join a WhatsApp group!

Would live to join too....

I guess we’ll have to wait to see if the OP has set up a group and then join

it's clearly because posters believe in various myths about friendship -eg that everyone else has a stable friendship group that does everything together, that everyone else has a best friend who is permanently available for heart to hearts, that everyone else has a group of female friends with whom they have a continual schedule of 'girly weekends' and shopping trips, that having a child is a wonderful opportunity to make 'mum friends'.

I understand your point and agree but social media is full of these type of friendships being displayed out like this.

One thing about lockdown is a nice break of not seeing my friends on fb showing off their various amazing social events with all they group of friends, which makes me feel jealous and sad to be honest.

But I have seen lots of posts of people missing their friends and they can't wait till they see them again - I barely saw the small amount of friends Pre lock down. Also a friend keeps posting of treats her besties leave on her door step, still proving to us how popular she is.

So due to social media I do believe these types of friendships you listed do exist for others but not for me sadly. Yes I should get off social media/ unfollow but I can't leave social media alone it's addictive and useful and needed for other things like groups, community pages etc

I think I’ve PMd the link to everyone that wanted to join, please let me know if you have any trouble with it

Pls can you pm me too

Ohhh I'm the same, realised a while ago that I have no close friends, which I thought I was ok with, but now in lockdown it doesn't fee so great Can I join too please?

Pms sent

Yes I'm the same over here!!

I'm happy to join please...

Aww OP I’m the same. Lockdown has highlighted it I think because aside from no work or going out places with OH and kids my life hasn’t changed a bit!

I joined the bumble for friendship app but I’m not sure about it. I think the problem is me as a person - I have painfully low confidence and self-esteem and just assume that people won’t want to be friends with me so don’t make any effort

@lovinglavidaloca I’m the same as you. My self esteem is sub zero. I joined bumble too but somehow it made me feel worse 🙈 come join us?

I'd love to join too! feel so lonely. suffer with social anxiety so really struggle to make friends, have tried a lot in the past but I'm so shy and awkward at first people just aren't interested 😂

Can I join too please!

I'd like to join if you're ok for another one?

I'd love to join also

Pms sent! I’m going to bed now, but I’ll pm anyone new in the morning