Feeling broken.

Yep - I know that feeling! My good friends live far away too - only have mild acquaintances in the area here. Sometimes I'd just like to hang with some friends nearby!

We are here for you....andhave been ther. You can add supportive friends It will help a lot!

Add me : )

Probably won't make you feel any better, but I am feeling close to the same. Sitting at home on a Friday night alone. Finally opened a bottle of wine and drank some... while sitting here alone. And I am on vacation this week, too. Sucks. Most of my friends (who do all live nearby) have kids... and most are married or at least in a relationship. Pick an odd wheel, that's me! And I think most of my weight-loss support comes from online - here or a group on FB....

Hey, your ticker looks better than mine!

Hi ShannonShorte,

I am in a similar boat. I have no friends. Seriously, after high school and college nobody kept in touch. Normally I am fine being a loner but I have to admit some days it is difficult. However, with my experiences I know I am better off alone. When I am down I watch my favorite shows like IT Crowd and get put my iPod on and workout the stress.

You are not alone and if you ever feel like venting or chatting feel free to send me a message.

Huge hugs

I kind of know how that goes too. I've got friends all over the country, but all my friends locally are married (most with kids now) and don't go out. Got tired of being the token single guy in their couples parties, so I'm resigned to just doing my own thing until I stumble across the right woman. And I do mean stumble, I'm clumsy.

Same here and sadly I live in the area I grew up but never had any close friends and still don't.

I find my biggest support comes from my internet family and friends who have never met me in person but cheer me on when I need it the most.
I'd love to go out and have a drink with friends but that damn wall I put up in built of steel I guess and I can't let it down.

I've been down that road... many... Many... MANY times. Too many... but things get better and although none of us can give you a real hug... at least know there are many of us here who support you.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

Do something nice for yourself. A bubble bath with a glass of champagne, a good book, something along those lines. And write an email to a friend to say how much you miss her and that you'd love to hear back.

You can all come to my place! Sitting here with my kids all bored.

I can relate. My last in-person friend I let go two years ago because she had become so self-centered and jealous of what I had she was sabotaging my life. My boyfriend lives 600+ miles away with a job at a theme park so we don't get to talk much. It's very lonely because I can remember the days when every weekend I went to the mall or movies with friends or had sleepovers or long nights on the phone/computer. I never felt alone.

I know it's probably a cliche thing to suggest, but try and find local groups that are in your interests. Like if you enjoy reading, find a book club willing to take members. If you like crafts, find a crafting group. Last summer I took up a drawing class being taught out of a woman's home and I made some friends from the regulars that I keep up with now via FB since I stopped taking the class. It got me out the house, I was in a social situation, and I was doing something I liked. Even if you don't make BFFs from the people, it can really ease that loneliness and give you something to look forward to. Also look up social events you might be interested in.

That aside, keep yourself busy. If your pangs and tears come at night, find something you can do every night to keep your mind off of, well, anything. Get involved in a TV show, do things around the house, read, try to learn something new, walk around the block, so on. Pets are also a good distraction, if you can have them. I have 3 cats so there's always stuff going on and I'll get on the floor and play with them and chase them.

This is something you can change, I promise.

I know the feeling. Hugs to you my friend.

Hey honey I've been there too. Still have some really bad days and nights myself. It'll get better. Being alone sucks. It truely does.

I'm here for ya though.

Don't have "real" friends so my MFP friends are it. My husband tells me he is my best friend but sometimes it's not the same (Don't get me wrong I love my husband to pieces).

I've been there myself on many a night, even if I don't like to admit it at times. The only advice that I can give is that I'm sure it's not as bad as it seems whatever's truly getting to you. Also, even if you don't have any friends physically close that doesn't mean there aren't people in this world who honestly care about you. Yes, it's not the same at times, but you can still talk to us and we can help. We're all here for one another after all