Dealing with truly profound loneliness, advice?

3 weeks ago 18

Closing in on 30M, entire social structure has disintegrated as my friends have moved away and are now married/engaged. Feeling truly left behind. Tried making acquaintances, but none really seem invested in consolidating things.

My job, nobody is less than 55 and they are not interested in talking about anything substantial. Hard to build effective career networks.

Romantically, things are not great. Struggling with dating apps, been on about five dates off Hinge this year. Have been subsequently ghosted after all of them. I know it isn't fair to place expectations on others, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit it does amplify my feelings of loneliness. Also still a virgin at my advanced age, which is feeding into a negative cycle.

Just got back from the beach, and honestly I think I was the only single person there. Feels like this is really having an impact... I've probably gone about 4 years without seeing someone I consider a close friend.

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