Lonely

[ernieandburt]

I feel so lonely today and just need to vent. Over the past couple of months I've been trying to get out more and meet people as I've been quite isolated during the pandemic.

Today I had a catch up with a colleague but I'm desperate to speak to a friend. I don't have many and I always have to make the first move. I live on my own and I'm single and usually enjoy my own company. Anyone else feel like this?

Yes I feel like this all the time. I try so hard to make an effort but when I do eventually meet up with a colleague or friend I feel like I have nothing Interesting to say because im not a big drinker so haven’t been on a night out in a long time.
Are there any hobbies you enjoy doing that you could maybe join a local group and try meet people that way?

Well you recognise you’re lonely and you’re already trying to do something about it with the catch up with a friend.
I’d say you’re doing pretty well so far. Just a little bit more, a little more often.

I don’t think it helps that on days like today, you see friends arranging BBQs, families spending the day on the beach etc.

keep going, keep reaching out. Don’t stay in your head too much

Thanks for your responses. I think it could well be the weather that has made me want to be sociable today.