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Tonya W asked in Family & RelationshipsFriends · 7 years ago

Is it normal to be a loner?

At this time in my life I don't have a best friend that I hang out with or go places with. In my experience my closest friends were the ones who always stabbed me in my back. And some of those people were family...I now have trust issues and I try not to get too close to anyone. God and my children are my best friends.

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago
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    I think its pretty normal. Its easier to just stay to your self instead of dealing with people who dont deserve your time

  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    Dear Tonya W,

    It's normal to feel lonely, but not normal to be a loner. Here are a few suggestions:

    Be open. What I mean is have interests. If you meet someone, either at a bar or at church or somewhere, talk to them! Start a conversation about what you like, whether it is biking, playing sports with your kids, or any favorite TV shows like maybe Family Guy or Modern Family (I watch it with my kids). Don't be afraid to talk to other people!

    You can also try to have more friends, not just in your family. If someone backstabbed you, maybe that is because they don't trust you completely and they are afraind that you will backstab them first. This leads back to step 1 (above)

    Try to take other courses! Maybe a yoga course or biking! Be friends with your children's friends' parents! My oldest child had a friend whose mom is a really close friend of mine. Maybe whenever you drop off your child at a playdate, you can have a chat with the other child's parents. This can establish a good friendship.

    Hope this helped!

    All the best,

    Victoria

  • 7 years ago

    God and your family can be you bestest friend and the right friends will automatically come into your life just wait and trust god and be friends with yourself coz u cant back stab nd leave yourself ✌️

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