I have no friends.

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I'm 26 and I've never really had any friends since I left school eight years ago I have my DP of two years and in general I'm a bit of loner so most of the time it doesn't bother me.

But DP is out tonight and I just got this overwhelming wave of jealousy. The only people I ever talk to are DP and my mum who is six hours away. Everyone I've met through work (no DC so no social opps there) doesn't seem interested and my texts go unanswered.

How do you deal with being this lonely?

do you have a local meet up group . It is a group of over 18 who want to do what ever with others. I found my groups a lifeline when I first separated from cheating husband . Have made loads of good friends. WHERE ABOUTs ARE YOU ?

where abouts do you live op?
I'm sure there are loads of ladies on here feeling a bit lonely that would be happy to chat
me included

I don't know if we have any groups that a) are free/cheap or b) aren't for parents! I'm in Suffolk

Have you considered joining a reading group? What about a running/walking group? There's also voluntary work if you can fit it in your spare time? Going to church?

Once you've identified which group fits you best, you then have to take the initiative and get talking. Approaching people and talking/listening is a bit of a skill; the more you do it the easier it will become. Just take little steps. Don't try to do it all at once. I hope you make some meaningful friendships and feel more connected.

Come join our facebook group, OP! There are a few of us finding it hard to meet people where we live. It's a closed group called MN Social that you can request to join (there was a thread on here a while back called Reconnecting 2015 ). Fwiw, I'm just over the border in Norfolk

Thanks Aristotles I sent a request