Its been almost a year since I returned home after university and all my attempts to make friends in my home town have failed. Whether its classes, joining a club or group, volunteering or just trying to get out more, its failed.
I'm so lonely. Most nights I just stay in with my parents. Sometimes I go to a local group, class or event to try and meet people but they usually follow the same pattern, get there, realize everyone there is at least 10 years older than me, wait a bit to see if any people from my age group turn up, stay a bit longer out of politeness, make excuses and leave.
I know there are youth groups but they are all for teenagers. Its like I'm too young for one group and too old for the other. I am trying to get out and meet people but nothing works. I wish I could move but I am stuck here due to lack of money and the fact that I can only get a job where I live. I did try applying for jobs where I would have to move but only got replies from local jobs.
I still see university friends but its like a military operation planning our meetups as we are all so far away from each other. I just want friends I can meet up with without having to plan months in advance. Im so lonely right now and I don't know how to deal with it.
I am female.
I tried going to bars and gigs. I dressed up nice, smiled, tried to look friendly. No one talked to me the whole time apart from leery drunks looking for a shag.
I also tried getting hobbies and just ended up with the older acquaintances.
I'm so lonely. Most nights I just stay in with my parents. Sometimes I go to a local group, class or event to try and meet people but they usually follow the same pattern, get there, realize everyone there is at least 10 years older than me, wait a bit to see if any people from my age group turn up, stay a bit longer out of politeness, make excuses and leave.
I know there are youth groups but they are all for teenagers. Its like I'm too young for one group and too old for the other. I am trying to get out and meet people but nothing works. I wish I could move but I am stuck here due to lack of money and the fact that I can only get a job where I live. I did try applying for jobs where I would have to move but only got replies from local jobs.
I still see university friends but its like a military operation planning our meetups as we are all so far away from each other. I just want friends I can meet up with without having to plan months in advance. Im so lonely right now and I don't know how to deal with it.
I am female.
I tried going to bars and gigs. I dressed up nice, smiled, tried to look friendly. No one talked to me the whole time apart from leery drunks looking for a shag.
I also tried getting hobbies and just ended up with the older acquaintances.