Is it normal to have no friends?

[Brunettexoxo]

When I tell people this, I am just stating a fact like the sky is blue, water is wet or my hair is dark, I’m not looking for sympathy but often I’m met with a sympathetic look and when I told my attorney (he asked what my friends thought of the situation) I said I don’t have friends, they are not my friends, just party friends he said “don’t tell me that I don’t need to know.” I thought it was reasonably normal to not have friends…

[Wolf_Thunderspirit]

No. But as long as you have some form of companionship - a pet, family, the interwebs - then you won't get the feelings of isolation and loneliness that comes from not having any form of interaction. It has been proven that humans are social creatures (each of us at different levels, butthe statement is fact), and punishments like solitary confinement can actually damage the psyche and stability of the incarcerated; as one example.

That's not to say you need to collect them like facebook statuses. Quality is just as important, even moreso, than quantity.

I think the question would have to be, what do you bring to a friendship if you haven't any friends. Your friendship skills may be lacking - and friendships only last when each can support eachother with successful interactions.

[tfan1]

I don’t have any real world friends. Just online ones that I’ve never met face to face before. I take that back. I have met two face to face before. But one lives so far away it was a one time meeting. But it was cool to finally meet the person and not just a voice.

[ForevrLonely29]

It seems like anymore, people are just self-centered and distant. I only have one best friend. And I have my girlfriend of course. I just recently lost a few friends because they dumped me. Most of my family has alienated me. Really, my support system has dwindled severely over the years. It is heartbreaking to see how everything has become these days.

[Billlewis]

Sometimes the reason you don't have any friends is because most people you know are jealous of you.

[Brunettexoxo]

Or we just aren’t compatible, or they drink so much i can’t hang with them because that’s all we’ll end up doing. I am learning to love my own company

[Billlewis]

I agree. I recently started following you and I'd like to invite you to follow or message me as well, if that's alright. Thank you very much.

[exitseven]

I do not have many friends either. As I get older I have even fewer. Sone have died and some moved away.

[bowenw]

I don't know any people that don't have friends.

[Brunettexoxo]

Oh well

[bowenw]

You have friends here

[Sharkstealth]

It's up to you. The stoic believes that you should never trust one who seeks out many friends. A bond is much stronger without outside influences.

[Bklynbadboy12]

I wouldn't say it's the norm but in your case I can understand. We've talked a few times before and I'm proud of you for cutting of those jealous fake friends I'm also proud of your weight loss that's not an easy thing to do

[ChicoFromThe305]

I guess it depends on the type of person that you are

[FunkyMonkee]

It is, to me! I've spent most of my life without friends.

[GawkVoidArisen]

I have no friends :(

wanna be my friend?

[Anonymous]

If you're a loser.

[Brunettexoxo]

Imma princess

[dudeinohio]

Sure

[jahaims]

Nope