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LuLu Rogers
05-05-2009, 02:42 AM
I've been feeling extremely lonely recently. I haven't been in a relationship in over 4 years and the time alone is killing me. No hugs, no kisses, no nothing. I'm the type of person who craves affection, I really don't know what the hell to do. It's killing me. :(

Nighthawk76
05-05-2009, 02:47 AM
As you know, Lauren, I myself am also currently going through a crisis of the heart. I wish I could offer you some advice to make you feel better, but right now when it comes to matters of love, I can't even help myself let alone anyone else. All I can really say is that you are not along. And maybe that will provide you with some comfort. :bighug:

Brad Russ
05-05-2009, 02:56 AM
I understand where you're coming from Lauren, and I have those same feelings quite often. Even though I've only been out of a relationship for a year on Mother's Day, it's been a rough year. Sometimes I just want to cross the street and beg Donna to love me again, but I know that wouldn't work. I wish I were their right now to give you a hug, but try to hang in there as best you can, and know that you're not alone. I know that probably doesn't help much, but I hope you'll take some comfort in knowing that there are others in the same boat as you. You will be in my prayers tonight my friend!! Love ya!!! :heart:

:bighug:

Hollow
05-05-2009, 03:02 AM
:bighug:

i know how that feels. the best advice i can give you is to try to meet new people. keep a positive attitude about it and even if you don't find any dating interests right away, it should make you feel better to know that you're channelling away from the loneliness.

Nighthawk76
05-05-2009, 10:30 AM
Lauren, I just want you to know that I said a prayer for you before I went to bed last night. :)

PunkyP0WER
05-05-2009, 10:35 AM
lauren. honey, i'm just a pm away if you evr want to talk. you are such a beautiful, charming, witty, sensitive girl with everything to offer. they just don't know what they're missing out on. but sweetie, it willl happen, believe me, and when he comes along it will have been worth the wait.

Chocoholic
05-05-2009, 03:57 PM
You always have us here at SO. As long as you have God and us, you can't be lonely. Have you tried meeting people through church or volunteer work or stuff?

I often feel so lonely and sad myself and that no one really cares for me.

Nighthawk76
05-05-2009, 04:32 PM
You always have us here at SO. As long as you have God and us, you can't be lonely. Have you tried meeting people through church or volunteer work or stuff?

I often feel so lonely and sad myself and that no one really cares for me.

I'm sorry, Kristen. :( Even though I only know you a little, you've always come across to me as a sweet girl who is intelligent and has a great sense of humor.

:bighug:

Chocoholic
05-05-2009, 04:47 PM
Thanks, Mike ;)

TripperFan
05-05-2009, 05:02 PM
I know exactly how you're feeling sweety. It is an awful feeling isn't it? All you want is to be able to hug and hold someone. Maybe a few, sweet soft kisses to keep you going. I'm very much a physical person also.

There's times I feel like I'm an abandoned animal at the local shelter. I sure know how they feel.

There's actually a little something on it's way to you today LuLu. I know it's not a hug or a kiss from a great guy, but it's the best I could do under the circumstances.

:bighug:

Darren J.
05-05-2009, 05:09 PM
I've been feeling extremely lonely recently. I haven't been in a relationship in over 4 years and the time alone is killing me. No hugs, no kisses, no nothing. I'm the type of person who craves affection, I really don't know what the hell to do. It's killing me. :(


I know how you feel. It sucks not having that special someone in your life. Not sure if this makes you feel any better, but I've been single for almost 21 years. Have you tried looking for someone in school, church, or some sort of activity? I personally wouldn't recommend online dating. It seems degrading.

MickeyMac
05-05-2009, 05:18 PM
I've been feeling extremely lonely recently. I haven't been in a relationship in over 4 years and the time alone is killing me. No hugs, no kisses, no nothing. I'm the type of person who craves affection, I really don't know what the hell to do. It's killing me. :(



I can relate to that so well. Most of my friends are either in relationships or married. I have this group of friends that get together on Fridays for dinner. Sometimes I go with them and its usually couples and me all by my lonesome. I dont mention this to them but a lot of times I feel left out and out of place because I am single.

That said I try to live my life and go on as best as I can. There are times when I like to be alone and there are times when I wish I was with someone.
Then again I gotta find somebody crazy enough to put up with me. :lol:

JAlanRuss72
05-05-2009, 06:10 PM
From all the posts I've seen on here from you, I can tell you're an intelligent, inquisitive, thoughtful young woman and deserve the very best in life. Never settle for anything less (even if it takes a while to find it).;)

catniprules
05-05-2009, 07:33 PM
I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes, even if you are in a relationship, you can feel comepletely and totally alone.

You get ignored and treated like crap. The hugs and kisses are few and far between. Sometimes, even in a crowded room you can be completely alone... I know it sounds crazy, but it's true.

The only thing you can do is keep your heart and mind open to a relationship. I belive one will happen when you least expect it.

*hugs*

catlover79
05-05-2009, 07:44 PM
Extra hugs for Lu!! :bighug:

dawsongirl
05-05-2009, 08:28 PM
I often feel so lonely and sad myself and that no one really cares for me.

I feel that way most of the time, too. Not because of a lack of a boyfriend though. Just because no one cares.

Theda Bara
05-05-2009, 08:41 PM
I know a lot of people that are in a relationship and are married and they are still lonely; sometimes even finding someone is not going to solve this problem. First you need to truly love yourself and feel good about yourself before you can be completely happy! Having a boyfriend of even a significant other is not going to fulfill an emptiness, especially if there is something about YOU that needs to be changed.

MickeyMac
05-05-2009, 08:44 PM
I know a lot of people that are in a relationship and are married and they are still lonely; sometimes even finding someone is not going to solve this problem. First you need to truly love yourself and feel good about yourself before you can be completely happy! Having a boyfriend of even a significant other is not going to fulfill an emptiness, especially if there is something about YOU that needs to be changed.



So true babe

Brad Russ
05-05-2009, 09:08 PM
I know a lot of people that are in a relationship and are married and they are still lonely; sometimes even finding someone is not going to solve this problem. First you need to truly love yourself and feel good about yourself before you can be completely happy! Having a boyfriend of even a significant other is not going to fulfill an emptiness, especially if there is something about YOU that needs to be changed.

Very true. That's what happened with me and Donna. For the last few months of our relationship, I felt more alone and depressed than I had ever felt in my life, and it was because I was unhappy, and insecure with myself. Here I had a woman who owned her own business, was the leader of the neighborhood business association, was hobbnobbing with Governers, and there I was constantely feeling that I wasn't good enough for her. So you're completely right. You definitely have to be happy with yourself, before you can be happy with another person.

Janice
05-05-2009, 09:19 PM
I'm sorry you're feeling this way, Lauren. :( I know you'll find that special someone. It's the waiting that's tough. I've had a boyfriend, then husband since I was 14. I love being in a relationship. :heart: The few times in between boyfriends were tough. I LOVE being a partner in a relationship, and I offer no apologies for it. I can't stand it when people mock women who, "MUST be in a relationship". So I love being with another person, living with him, loving him, laughing, watching movies, cooking for, getting and giving gifts for, everything that's involved in a relationship. Yes, my husband makes me feel complete. It's like I was built to have a partner.

You're funny, creative, pretty, smart, and more. You're too nice to not find someone to share your life with, but it's just a matter of time. Don't settle. You'll meet him when you least expect it.

Theda Bara
05-05-2009, 09:26 PM
Very true. That's what happened with me and Donna. For the last few months of our relationship, I felt more alone and depressed than I had ever felt in my life, and it was because I was unhappy, and insecure with myself. Here I had a woman who owned her own business, was the leader of the neighborhood business association, was hobbnobbing with Governers, and there I was constantely feeling that I wasn't good enough for her. So you're completely right. You definitely have to be happy with yourself, before you can be happy with another person.
Both you and Lauren are wonderful people; and I love you two to death; but, in my opinion, you will find that certain someone special, when you least expect it; when you are not thinking about how lonely you are; when you are busy with life and being happy with yourself. Everyone suffers from loneliness and the feeling of insecurity. I am a huge fan of autobiographies and two of the most beautiful women ever to grace the planet Earth suffer from feeling inadequate and of loneliness; those women were Marilyn Monroe and Ava Garner. You can be beautiful, but if you are lacking confidence, not only are you not going to find someone of quality, you are going to settle for someone whom is not up to par. I know, for I have been one of those people; and I had to learn my lesson the hard way.

Darren J.
05-05-2009, 09:42 PM
I'm sorry you're feeling this way, Lauren. :( I know you'll find that special someone. It's the waiting that's tough. I've had a boyfriend, then husband since I was 14. I love being in a relationship. :heart: The few times in between boyfriends were tough. I LOVE being a partner in a relationship, and I offer no apologies for it. I can't stand it when people mock women who, "MUST be in a relationship". So I love being with another person, living with him, loving him, laughing, watching movies, cooking for, getting and giving gifts for, everything that's involved in a relationship. Yes, my husband makes me feel complete. It's like I was built to have a partner.

You're funny, creative, pretty, smart, and more. You're too nice to not find someone to share your life with, but it's just a matter of time. Don't settle. You'll meet him when you least expect it.


I've seen that quite a bit with both genders. I've gotten that myself. No one HAS to be in a relationship. My uncle is pushing 50 and never married and I don't think has had a date since age 25.

Theda Bara
05-05-2009, 09:51 PM
I'm sorry you're feeling this way, Lauren. :( I know you'll find that special someone. It's the waiting that's tough. I've had a boyfriend, then husband since I was 14. I love being in a relationship. :heart: The few times in between boyfriends were tough. I LOVE being a partner in a relationship, and I offer no apologies for it. I can't stand it when people mock women who, "MUST be in a relationship". So I love being with another person, living with him, loving him, laughing, watching movies, cooking for, getting and giving gifts for, everything that's involved in a relationship. Yes, my husband makes me feel complete. It's like I was built to have a partner.

You're funny, creative, pretty, smart, and more. You're too nice to not find someone to share your life with, but it's just a matter of time. Don't settle. You'll meet him when you least expect it.
I receive "why are you not in a relationship?" crap all the time; and it is so annoying. Personally, I prefer being single. I am a very independent person, whom is not afraid to do things alone (always been that way). I have been in more than several long term relationships, some were great others were HORRIBLE; but I am definitely not one of these women that HAS to be married with children (the thought actually scares the hell out of me). As I mentioned before I am sure my soul mate is out there, but right now I am not looking, I am happy being solo, and occupying my time with things that I love: Music, Working Out, Dancing, etc.

MickeyMac
05-05-2009, 09:52 PM
For those of you who are feeling lonely and missing somebody you aint alone.

I would give advice about how to deal with that and how to get dates, but since I havent been on a date since Lincoln freed the slaves, I am not much help.

Janice
05-05-2009, 09:52 PM
No one HAS to be in a relationship.
I do. I won't die if I'm not in one, but I happen to think that going through life with someone you love sure beats going through life alone. Everybody's different. I respect a person who says they don't need or want to be in a relationship, yet I'm sick to the teeth of hearing about "Those women who MUST be in a relationship." Guilty as charged and loving every minute of it.

Darren J.
05-05-2009, 09:58 PM
I do. I won't die if I'm not in one, but I happen to think that going through life with someone you love sure beats going through life alone. Everybody's different. I respect a person who says they don't need or want to be in a relationship, yet I'm sick to the teeth of hearing about "Those women who MUST be in a relationship." Guilty as charged and loving every minute of it.


Some people enjoy being in a relationship. Of course, there is no law that says you have to be in one. It's not like the relationship police are trying to nail those single people. :D Me personally, I've never been in a relationship. Sometimes it's a bit lonely. Other times, it's cool. Several people have asked me recently if I have a girlfriend and they seem almost appalled at the fact that I don't have one. Not to mention my dad(who I don't talk to anymore) thought I was gay.

catlover79
05-05-2009, 09:59 PM
I've seen that quite a bit with both genders. I've gotten that myself. No one HAS to be in a relationship. My uncle is pushing 50 and never married and I don't think has had a date since age 25.
I'm almost 30 and am quite fine with being single. I haven't met anyone who has made me change my mind yet.

Brad Russ
05-05-2009, 10:03 PM
I do. I won't die if I'm not in one, but I happen to think that going through life with someone you love sure beats going through life alone. Everybody's different. I respect a person who says they don't need or want to be in a relationship, yet I'm sick to the teeth of hearing about "Those women who MUST be in a relationship." Guilty as charged and loving every minute of it.

I'm the same way as you Janice. I'm someone who's much more comfortable being in a relationship, than being alone. Just the feeling of having someone to come home to, or to come home to you, and to be able to hug them, and ask them about how their day went, is very comforting. Like Tara said though, I think for all of us single people, we just need to be positive about ourselves, and eventually we'll find that special someone. It can be a long and lonely wait, but once the wait is finally over, it'll all be worthwhile.

Theda Bara
05-05-2009, 10:07 PM
I'm almost 30 and am quite fine with being single. I haven't met anyone who has made me change my mind yet.
Amen, I am nearly 40, and I still have not met anyone who has changed my mind; and trust me, I date a lot. I just came to the conclusion that I am totally fine being single, and that I love it; not everyone needs to be in a relationship; sometimes it is important to have a relationship with yourself.

Darren J.
05-05-2009, 10:14 PM
Amen, I am nearly 40, and I still have not met anyone who has changed my mind; and trust me, I date a lot. I just came to the conclusion that I am totally fine being single, and that I love it; not everyone needs to be in a relationship; sometimes it is important to have a relationship with yourself.


Some people love being single. I'm going to be 21 soon and I've never been in a relationship, nor dated. At present, I'm contemplating initiating a relationship, but I could picture myself never dating or marrying.

Theda Bara
05-05-2009, 10:26 PM
Some people love being single. I'm going to be 21 soon and I've never been in a relationship, nor dated. At present, I'm contemplating initiating a relationship, but I could picture myself never dating or marrying.
I have been in a couple of long term relationships. When I was in my 20's, I was in and out of a different relationship every month. I was engaged to be married when I was 31 (but came down with cold feet). I was in a couple short term relationships last year and the beginning of this one. I just enjoy being single; but I highly recommend if you do consider contemplating being in a relationship; that you date different people for a while (not to be a player or anything) but to establish what kind of person you enjoy being with...

beautifuldreamer
05-05-2009, 10:30 PM
I don't know... I'm loving the single life right now... I know someday God will lead me to the man I'm supposed to spend the rest of my life with. I KNOW that... I have no doubt in my mind. So, I figure now is the time for me to focus on me, getting that career I want, doing all the things I want to do. I actually seldom feel alone these days... first of all, I've tried the whole "get into a relationship, find someone to love you..." it doesn't work for lonliness, unfortunately. But, I've found that the lonliness does lessen with self-confidence.

Plus: I live in a cramped house with four other people... so when I am alone, I actually revel in it. :)

Darren J.
05-05-2009, 10:32 PM
I have been in a couple of long term relationships. When I was in my 20's, I was in and out of a different relationship every month. I was engaged to be married when I was 31 (but came down with cold feet). I was in a couple short term relationships last year and the beginning of this one. I just enjoy being single; but I highly recommend if you do consider contemplating being in a relationship; that you date different people for a while (not to be a player or anything) but to establish what kind of person you enjoy being with...


I can't date multiple people at the same time. It's not me. I'm only interested in one person. I know of another girl that's interested in me, but I don't feel the same way. I could see myself being like my uncle, only I wouldn't be a loser like he is.

Janice
05-05-2009, 10:32 PM
Amen, I am nearly 40, and I still have not met anyone who has changed my mind; and trust me, I date a lot. I just came to the conclusion that I am totally fine being single, and that I love it; not everyone needs to be in a relationship; sometimes it is important to have a relationship with yourself.
You remind me of a friend. She's 50, had a brief marriage in her early 20s, and some long-term relationships. She's just okay with being single, and seems to have no regrets. Everyone's different. It makes the world go round, I guess, lol. Me, I'm happiest paired up. I also have a solid relationship with myself. I know it's important to be independent.

Nighthawk76
05-05-2009, 10:33 PM
I don't know... I'm loving the single life right now... I know someday God will lead me to the man I'm supposed to spend the rest of my life with. I KNOW that... I have no doubt in my mind. So, I figure now is the time for me to focus on me, getting that career I want, doing all the things I want to do. I actually seldom feel alone these days... first of all, I've tried the whole "get into a relationship, find someone to love you..." it doesn't work for lonliness, unfortunately. But, I've found that the lonliness does lessen with self-confidence.

Plus: I live in a cramped house with four other people... so when I am alone, I actually revel in it. :)


You are the wisest 19 year old I have ever met, Mattie. :) You have a very mature outlook on life.

LuLu Rogers
05-05-2009, 10:41 PM
I appreciate all of your kind words, it means the world to me. :bighug:


I'm guess I just keep thinking, "Am I not good enough?" I think I need to work on what Tara mentioned, loving myself.

Theda Bara
05-05-2009, 10:43 PM
You remind me of a friend. She's 50, had a brief marriage in her early 20s, and some long-term relationships. She's just okay with being single, and seems to have no regrets. Everyone's different. It makes the world go round, I guess, lol. Me, I'm happiest paired up. I also have a solid relationship with myself. I know it's important to be independent.
Janice, you are also lucky, because you have a wonderful husband. :)

There are people that are happy because they are in a great relationship like a solid marriage; but, unfortunately, those type of relationships are rare. I am perfectly content in being single. I always been fiercely independent, like doing things on my own, etc. But, I am not lonely..I have a lot of wonderful friends and I also like my own company:)

Brad Russ
05-05-2009, 10:48 PM
You are the wisest 19 year old I have ever met, Mattie. :) You have a very mature outlook on life.

You are absolutely right Mike. I actually told her the same thing in an online chat we had a few weeks ago. People like Mattie, and Sarah, are so wise beyond their years, and they are certainly alot wiser than I was at their age. I think it's safe to say that they both have great futures ahead of them. If they're this wise now, God only knows how wise they'll be as they get older.

dawsongirl
05-05-2009, 10:53 PM
I receive "why are you not in a relationship?" crap all the time; and it is so annoying. Personally, I prefer being single. I am a very independent person, whom is not afraid to do things alone (always been that way). I have been in more than several long term relationships, some were great others were HORRIBLE; but I am definitely not one of these women that HAS to be married with children (the thought actually scares the hell out of me). As I mentioned before I am sure my soul mate is out there, but right now I am not looking, I am happy being solo, and occupying my time with things that I love: Music, Working Out, Dancing, etc.
Somewhere along the line, it became a societal necessity to be married/attached. I don't know why, but I find it annoying when people think you're a freak if you don't happen to have a boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse. And it's just getting younger and younger. Pretty soon, a 12 year old without a bf/gf will be an old maid. ohno:

dawsongirl
05-05-2009, 10:55 PM
but since I havent been on a date since Lincoln freed the slaves

:lol: That's too long, man.

Darren J.
05-05-2009, 10:57 PM
Somewhere along the line, it became a societal necessity to be married/attached. I don't know why, but I find it annoying when people think you're a freak if you don't happen to have a boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse. And it's just getting younger and younger. Pretty soon, a 12 year old without a bf/gf will be an old maid. ohno:


I'm starting to feel like a freak, only I'm turning 21.

Nighthawk76
05-05-2009, 10:58 PM
but since I havent been on a date since Lincoln freed the slaves,


I haven't been on a date since the the battle at Lexington and Concord. :lol: ;)

dawsongirl
05-05-2009, 10:59 PM
I'm almost 30 and am quite fine with being single. I haven't met anyone who has made me change my mind yet.
Being happy is better than being in a relationship and being miserable. :nod: Some people mistake that miserable feeling for love or something. I don't get that. There are better options for everyone if you'd wait a little sometimes.

dawsongirl
05-05-2009, 11:00 PM
I'm starting to feel like a freak, only I'm turning 21.
I was 26 before I had a boyfriend...don't feel bad! Girls are a handful...just ask my boyfriend. Being single is probably better than a weepy girlfriend with depression like me. x_x

Janice
05-05-2009, 11:01 PM
Somewhere along the line, it became a societal necessity to be married/attached. I don't know why, but I find it annoying when people think you're a freak if you don't happen to have a boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse. And it's just getting younger and younger. Pretty soon, a 12 year old without a bf/gf will be an old maid. ohno:
It seems to me that people are getting married later in life. That seems to be the more accepted norm. Years ago, people got married very young. My husband and his sisters, all married in their late teens and early 20s. Same for my parents. They both came from families of eight, and they were all married young. My mother at 17.

My husband has five kids. They're all married but one (and she's 43 and lives with her boyfriend, and they have a child), and they were all approaching 30 when they got married. A lot of people get settled in their careers, then get married.

Brad Russ
05-05-2009, 11:02 PM
Being happy is better than being in a relationship and being miserable. :nod: Some people mistake that miserable feeling for love or something. I don't get that. There are better options for everyone if you'd wait a little sometimes.

Great point Cathy!! I definitely agree with that statement, and really should apply that logic to my own life.

dawsongirl
05-05-2009, 11:03 PM
I appreciate all of your kind words, it means the world to me. :bighug:


I'm guess I just keep thinking, "Am I not good enough?" I think I need to work on what Tara mentioned, loving myself.
I think that still. I don't love myself at all. I think I used to...idk, something happened.

Darren J.
05-05-2009, 11:03 PM
I was 26 before I had a boyfriend...don't feel bad! Girls are a handful...just ask my boyfriend. Being single is probably better than a weepy girlfriend with depression like me. x_x


Maybe. Only problem is people question your sexuality. My mom even told me she's concerned that I don't want to date. I just don't have any confidence in girls my age.

beautifuldreamer
05-05-2009, 11:04 PM
You are absolutely right Mike. I actually told her the same thing in an online chat we had a few weeks ago. People like Mattie, and Sarah, are so wise beyond their years, and they are certainly alot wiser than I was at their age. I think it's safe to say that they both have great futures ahead of them. If they're this wise now, God only knows how wise they'll be as they get older.

Awww, Brad and Mike, you are two of the sweetest guys I've ever met... it's like you exist only in some online parallel universe... cause it's like there's no guys as cool as you in the real world. :lol: Anyways... as for the wisdom... it is only a result of talking to people like yourselves... I love to hear people's stories, all the things that sadden them... and as it turns out, I have found that people, in general, have the same problems. It's so odd. But I feel, in a sense, that I have been able to learn from others' mistakes (as well as quite a few of my own:D ).
I don't know... you guys are awesome! :bighug: :bighug:

dawsongirl
05-05-2009, 11:07 PM
It seems to me that people are getting married later in life. That seems to be the more accepted norm. Years ago, people got married very young. My husband and his sisters, all married in their late teens and 20s. Same for my parents. They both came from families of eight, and they were all married young. My mother at 17.

My husband has five kids. They're all married but one (and she's 43 and lives with her boyfriend, and they have a child), and they were all approaching 30 when they got married. A lot of people get settled in their careers, then get married.
Yeah, careers I think have a lot to do with that. And people might be living longer. My grandmother got married at 19, her son at 29. I'm 29 now so I guess I'll be 39 if I marry. :lol:


I just see all these 3rd and 4th graders talk about having boyfriends and girlfriends and some seem to always have one. I just find that so sad.

dawsongirl
05-05-2009, 11:07 PM
Maybe. Only problem is people question your sexuality. My mom even told me she's concerned that I don't want to date. I just don't have any confidence in girls my age.
ohno: That's what's wrong with society...if you're not a player, you're gay.

catlover79
05-05-2009, 11:09 PM
ohno: That's what's wrong with society...if you're not a player, you're gay.
It's sickening, isn't it?? :mad:

dawsongirl
05-05-2009, 11:10 PM
It's sickening, isn't it?? :mad:
Very. Ignorance must spread like the flu.

Janice
05-05-2009, 11:13 PM
Yeah, careers I think have a lot to do with that. And people might be living longer. My grandmother got married at 19, her son at 29. I'm 29 now so I guess I'll be 39 if I marry. :lol:


I just see all these 3rd and 4th graders talk about having boyfriends and girlfriends and some seem to always have one. I just find that so sad.
That is sad. Kids have to be taught that they're own self-worth is more important than anything. I think kids grow up too early these days anyway. Even the clothes, kids are sexing up at 13. Is sexing a word? lol. You'll marry when you're ready, and if you're never ready, there's nothing wrong with that.

Darren J.
05-05-2009, 11:15 PM
ohno: That's what's wrong with society...if you're not a player, you're gay.


I've gotten that, by my dad no less. It's like people actually expect me to be a player like you said. I guess my dad is ashamed that Junior isn't banging anything with two legs.

dawsongirl
05-06-2009, 12:12 AM
Is sexing a word? lol.

If sexting is, sexing definely is. lol

beautifuldreamer
05-06-2009, 01:10 AM
If sexting is, sexing definely is. lol

Good point. :lol:

treky
05-06-2009, 02:01 AM
I've been feeling extremely lonely recently. I haven't been in a relationship in over 4 years and the time alone is killing me. No hugs, no kisses, no nothing. I'm the type of person who craves affection, I really don't know what the hell to do. It's killing me. :(
awww! Lauren sweetie; please try not to feel that way! You're pretty, sweet, intelligent (wish I was as good on the computer as you are!:) ) and I just KNOW you'll find someone. Unfortunately, I can't tell you when; and it may take a while but I guarantee you it WILL happen someday, and any man will be damn lucky to find you!!!

Just hang in there darling; and remember we all love you on here!!!:loveya: :heart: :bighug:


I know I've said this over and over; but it bears reapeating::yourock:

*Pleasant Tomorrow*
05-06-2009, 02:04 AM
Lauren, I 100% feel your pain only I've never been in a relationship period. I don't even know what it's like and, to be quite honest, I don't know if I could do it at this point in my life. Intimacy has always scared me...maybe it's because I've never had parents that loved each other, or maybe that's just an excuse. I don't know. I just know it scares me and at this point in my life, I can't do it. Another problem is that I'm pretty socially awkward and have a hard time meeting and then getting to know people. It's like I just can't.

But the biggest problem of all for me is what people in this thread have already mentioned: I don't love myself. You have to love yourself in order for someone else to love you, and the reason is that because you might not love yourself, you don't feel comfortable in a relationship because you don't feel you deserve it. And when I say you, I guess I mean me. Hell, I'm really talking to myself right now. I don't feel like I'm good enough for anyone and I have extreme self-confidence issues. I wouldn't be surprised if I'm not in a relationship until my late twenties or later. It's often hard for me to even imagine myself in one because I am really just disgusted with myself.

I almost opened myself up to a boy, a good friend of mine, but he kind of led me on and let me down and I've been healing from that for almost a year now, and during that healing I've found that, for now, I don't need a damn guy. I need to work on myself first. I was emo about it for awhile, especially because my best friend and roommate was just getting into a relationship and I had to see the lovey-dovey blossoming of hers while I was hurting so much. It killed me and I hated life because I couldn't have what other people have. But I'm getting better, I'm really starting to not care anymore. It'll happen when it happens, I guess.

God I don't know if I'm giving advice or just ranting about my own problems, but I hope you get what I'm saying. You seem to be a lot like me in that you need to go through some soul searching before you find someone because the moment you rely on someone for happiness is a pretty dangerous moment because you could lose that person at any time, but you'll always have you. You have to be happy with you first, and a boyfriend is just icing on the cake, I think, is what I'm learning. If I'm wrong in your case, I apologize, but I guess that's how I'm starting to feel about it.

Good luck, you deserve nothing but the best and if you ever want to talk, feel free to PM or IM me because I think we have a lot in common with this issue. I really feel your pain. :bighug:

MickeyMac
05-06-2009, 04:55 PM
ohno: That's what's wrong with society...if you're not a player, you're gay.



I dont have that problem. I am not a player and everyone knows I'm straight, but all my friends think I'm crazy :lol:

LuLu Rogers
05-07-2009, 02:52 AM
Something awful has happened now and I feel worse than ever, ugh! :(

treky
05-07-2009, 03:11 AM
awww!! Care to talk about it? You can always e-mail or P.M. me if you do honey.

Brad Russ
05-07-2009, 03:57 AM
awww!! Care to talk about it? You can always e-mail or P.M. me if you do honey.

Ditto on that. Always remember that I'm always just an email, a chat, or a phone call away!! :hug:

Nighthawk76
05-07-2009, 10:52 AM
Something awful has happened now and I feel worse than ever, ugh! :(

As Brad and treky said, if you need anyone to talk to, please feel free to send a PM to me anytime.

catlover79
05-07-2009, 10:00 PM
Something awful has happened now and I feel worse than ever, ugh! :(
Aww, sweetie...:bighug: You know where I am if you need me.

Marvo301
05-07-2009, 10:16 PM
Something awful has happened now and I feel worse than ever, ugh! :(
I'm sorry your feeling so bad. I'll be praying for you. :bighug:

beautifuldreamer
05-07-2009, 11:37 PM
Something awful has happened now and I feel worse than ever, ugh! :(

I'm like, seriously sad for you right now:( ... If there's anything I can do to help, I know I don't know you very well... but if you need some random person to let it all out at... well, that's me! I'm saying lots of prayers for you right now, Lauren. I really hope you feel better... truly, I feel for you. :(

Dude111
02-21-2026, 10:35 AM
I've been feeling extremely lonely recently. I haven't been in a relationship in over 4 years and the time alone is killing me. No hugs, no kisses, no nothing. I'm the type of person who craves affection, I really don't know what the hell to do. It's killing me. :(I feel the same way she did........ My life went straight downhill in 2021 after making ther best friends I ever had..... They went from "Adopting you into our family" to ultra hatred.....

I also havent really been able to hug anyone since and it kills me........

I have a very loving heart and I cant deal with this hatred....

TheLittleFaerie
02-22-2026, 02:53 PM
Yep I've been pretty much excommunicated by all my family, and most ppl don't see me in the correct way, can't understand me so they just ignore me. I would have made WAYYYY difference choices when I was about age 11, ANYWAY I COULD! I would be a lot happier now.

Dude111
02-22-2026, 05:40 PM
Ahhhhh im so sorry!!

Your perfect to us the way you are Thelittlefaerie :)

TheLittleFaerie
02-23-2026, 05:16 AM
Ahhhhh im so sorry!!

Your perfect to us the way you are Thelittlefaerie :)


Thank you!! :)

Dude111
02-23-2026, 07:31 AM
Your welcome sweetie :)