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I only feel lonely when I'm with people.

• gph 10y ago
  I know what you mean, though I wouldn't put it exactly like that. I can feel lonely when I've been by myself for a long time, but being around friends/family doesn't always seem to solve the problem for me. I guess it's not just about being around others, but actively connecting with them. That's a lot harder than it sounds, at least for me.
• throwawayReply 10y ago
  " it's like this... when i am with people, i'd rather be alone. when i am alone, i'd rather be with people. " http://oldpostsecret.tumblr.com/post/3718743344/its-like-this-when-i-am-with-people-id http://oldpostsecret.tumblr.com/post/3718743344/its-like-thi...
• riprock 10y ago
  This resonates a lot with me. Whenever I participate in a social gathering there are already long-established "cliques" and they just talk among themselves. I feel this especially at wedding receptions -- I find myself awkwardly walking around while everyone is chatting, and I'm just wasting time until I feel ready to make my irish exit.