What to do when you're lonely and have no friends?
107 Answers
Moderated by Joe Nelson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Doctor of Social Work
Updated: Jun 1, 2020
seastheheart
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Jun 8, 2016
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I would go online and find people that are interested in stuff you are into. Just be careful. Or I would join clubs. Put yourself out there, everyone should have a friend.
daydream94
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Jun 11, 2016
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Friends are important. When I felt lonely and like "I have no friends" I felt very depressed. I asked myself "why". The answer is because you can only have friends, when you be a friend with yourself.
peacefulIris56
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Apr 23, 2016
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Go out and do things. It it beneficial just to go out and be around people in general. Maybe you could see a movie or go out for coffee or go to a gym if you don't already do that. There are also groups in some areas where people meet up and chat. Check online and see if anything is near.
Dantesangel
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May 20, 2016
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Eat a bunch of bacon and cheese and drink 7 beers. Then go to sleep.$ kidding. Really just go out and talk to whoever will listen. Be bold. It's worth it.
Aprtylittlemess
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May 22, 2016
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Making friends is not a magical ability that only a few have. It is a learned skill. Most of us learned how to make friends when we were little but many of us need to learn the new skill of making friends as adults.
To do that, you need to find groups of people that meet up regularly and have interests that are similar to your own. You also need to learn how to find commonalities with these people beyond that first common interest in order to turn your new acquaintances into friends. If you feel like you are bonding with an individual, meet up with them once or twice in a social setting. If all goes well, you should meet up with them regularly in order to maintain and strengthen the bond.
Anonymous
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Jun 29, 2018
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Spend time with yourself . Do some reading or any other activity you like . Spend time with family. Family members are your best friends no matter what.
Anonymous
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May 7, 2016
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Reach out to someone. 7 cups is an awesome place to find people seeing with the same issues you are facing. You are never alone!
AngelWatchingOverYou
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May 11, 2016
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i'd spend my time to reflect myself or do thing what really makes me happy like painting and music.
Ifyousayso
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May 28, 2018
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Find what hobbies you are interested in,pick a book, have icecream, go and jump on your bed, dance till you feel dizzy, eat tasty food, play some music and go to the mirror and say " I'm a better person '
QueenBrokenDoll
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May 4, 2016
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Make some friends. It might be hard, as you might see a bad outcome, but really you can't speak for them and might find your new friend.
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