I have no friends. Like not one. Not even an acquaintance really. I want to go out and meet people, specifically LGBT people, but I am terrified to go out alone. Has anyone ever had an experience like this? What did you do?
Yes, I'm sorta in that situation now. I have one acquaintance that I hang out with about once. Month but that's it. It's extremely hard but I just focus on myslef and work while looking forward to going back to college. I also spend a lot of time on EC
yes im in the same boat..i have a guy friend that i kik it with but he just got a new girlfriend and so he never chills with me anymore..i sympathize on the LGBT thing cuz i really really wanna go to sum of these events but cant find any around here..i got used to going out alone so i guess it doesnt bother me anymore..u dont live in cali by any chance do u? id say ill go with u! but what are the chances we live near by eachother haha..
We've all kind of been in that situation. It's not about having loads of friends, it's about having really good friends. You'll meet new people and socialise, just don't be afraid to go out there. Go to the gay pride parade whenever it is, talk to people at work or school, join a sport team or whatever. Just don't be afraid to try, it's worth it. As for LGBT people, I'm the only one of my friends to be gay so it does feel a bit lonely at times, but when I'm old enough, I'll try meeting loads of other LGBT people! Good luck
I know how you feel. I've had a lot of ups and downs with friendships. I'm no expert on meeting new people, but what I've started to do is go to places that I'm comfortable at. So I spend a lot of time at bookstores, game shops, and comic shops especially. Occasionally I'll have a conversation with someone, and those go okay since it's about a common interest. Another thing to look for is if there's any community events that you're interested in. For example, a lot of the comic and board game shops have open game nights. You can go and try out some new games or bring your favorite along to have people play with - which works out really well when some of your favorite games are multi-player games and there's just you most days. Alas I can't offer any advice for meeting other people in the LGBT+ community, since I'm fairly new to it myself. But hopefully you'll be able to find something that interests you in your area. Best of luck!
You could have a look here and at the rest of the thread: http://emptyclosets.com/forum/anonymous-discussions/166447-how-do-you-make-friends-adulthood.html#2 You could visit sports events with female players... concerts with singers lesbians tend to like... visit a library and look if there is a readers club or writers club... go visit a riding club nearby... hugs
I have a very short list of acquaintances that I go out with sometimes for a drink or two. Overall, I find them infuriatingly boring, so I'd rather spend time by myself than waste my days with them. The only person that I would consider to be my true friend is working in a different country and he's not much of a Skype guy. Sometimes, I miss talking and arguing with him.
I'm in that boat too. I have aquiantances who think that we're friends, but don't really know me. I used to have a few friends but I feel like they chose other friends over me. It's hard not having anyone to relate to, especially someone who shares your struggle as LGBTQ. I'm thankful that everyone here is there for me when I need it, and I have made a really good friend here ChameleonSoul. I wish we could talk and comfort eachother in real life, but it's better than nothing.
i was in that situation for a while but i pushed myself to go places alone and over time met some cool people. i wasnt going to get anywhere wishing i was doing xyz and not ever doing it. it wasnt easy but no one was gunna come to me to hold my hand and drag me out where i wanted to go or anything but it did get easier over time. do you have any cafes near you? could you go in and ask what the quieter times are, if its a really popular one? then that way you could maybe be seen by people and start chatting rather than it being a crowded room maybe? the internet is a great place to socialise in some ways tho. so youll always have ec and other forums e.t.c.
