Friends; do you need them?

[sarahmcf]

I don't have a lot of people I would consider close friends. About three. All three of them I met before the age of 10. All three of them don't put nearly as much effort into our friendship as I do. I always text first. It's always my idea to make plans to spend time together. They don't care about meeting or being around my kids. Sometimes I try to convince myself that I'm just exaggerating and they have busy lives but I know that's not the case. I have a busy life and I still make time to keep in touch with them because they're important to me and I know what it feels like to lose a lot of people I love. I just wish I had one friend who checked in on me. Asked me to hang out. Suggested having a play date. It's lonely not having a friend to talk to.

[shesinscrubs]

Hi there. How are you? I hope you are staying as happy and healthy as possible in times like now. Although I can't offer to hang out or play dates (my kids need other kids to play with soooo bad), I can offer my hand and be there for you. I know times can get rough, and the ultimate feeling of feeling lonely and/or like people who are near aren't really "there" per say; but my inbox is always open! Everyone needs friends, you can never have too many.

[sarahmcf in reply to shesinscrubs]

Awe, you definitely lifted my spirits! 🖤

[Sandaa]

You are not alone. I also dont have close friends at all. Only have casual friends. I'm friends with my siblings, but it gets lonely wen you need someone from outside to talk to and they are not there. I am sorry that you feel like that. I'm also here for you if you need a friend.

[sarahmcf in reply to Sandaa]

I genuinely appreciate your support. 🖤

[Iammesues]

Adult friendships are different

[Tikirob]

I believe friends enrich our lives. Yet when diagnosed with an anxiety disorder many of my friends did not understand my treatment needs so our relationships became estranged. Luckily I still have a few people who I keep up with but I long for the days where I can just chill with a few people and talk over coffee and have some laughs.

[Hidden]

You can never have too many friends. I don’t have any.