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I believe it is extremely uncommon to be totally isolated as a young adult. Elderly people are more likely to find themselves alone, but people in the prime of life are very rarely without any friends at all.
I will be 30 in three weeks, and I don't have any friends. Maybe that's more dramatic than is the case.
I made friends while I was in college through activities and organizations, but after I graduated, I left the region and didn't keep in touch because life hadn't turned out as positive or successful as I had planned, and it's been a source of shame and low self esteem for me. So I lost touch with each of them because I don't like when people know I'm doing badly at life, especially when they're doing so well. I do regret it.
I do have one friend that I speak to regularly, but he's more of a pen pal than anything tangible to me.
I will be 30 in three weeks, and I don't have any friends. Maybe that's more dramatic than is the case.
I made friends while I was in college through activities and organizations, but after I graduated, I left the region and didn't keep in touch because life hadn't turned out as positive or successful as I had planned, and it's been a source of shame and low self esteem for me. So I lost touch with each of them because I don't like when people know I'm doing badly at life, especially when they're doing so well. I do regret it.
I do have one friend that I speak to regularly, but he's more of a pen pal than anything tangible to me.
well i don't feel so bad then because I thought I was the only one that dropped all my friends for the same reason.
I'm 21 and I don't have many friends. By choice. I'm not socially awkward. I just don't care for the crap the "young" people do for fun these days like going to clubs, partying, drinking, and smoking. I never have.
I'm 24 and while I wouldn't say I have NO friends, I certainly do not have a ton of friends. In high school, I had SEVERAL, in college, it dwindled only staying in touch with good friends. Now, a few years after college, I really only have about 5 REALLY good friends that I can count on.
I think it's normal to grow apart from friends as you get older. Your wants/needs change, you move thousands of miles apart, etc. I would think it may be odd to have 0 friends though. Surely, there's SOMEONE you would consider a friend?
Hey at least you don't have to worry about birthday, Christmas, wedding, and baby gifts! ha Should save you quite a bit of money in the long run!
I'm 24 and while I wouldn't say I have NO friends, I certainly do not have a ton of friends. In high school, I had SEVERAL, in college, it dwindled only staying in touch with good friends. Now, a few years after college, I really only have about 5 REALLY good friends that I can count on.
I think it's normal to grow apart from friends as you get older. Your wants/needs change, you move thousands of miles apart, etc. I would think it may be odd to have 0 friends though. Surely, there's SOMEONE you would consider a friend?
Hey at least you don't have to worry about birthday, Christmas, wedding, and baby gifts! ha Should save you quite a bit of money in the long run!
No. I said no friends, not a few, none. That's what I started the thread about but I get what you're saying about them dwindling down after college.
Im 27 and the question of "Do I have friends?" is a hard one to answer. I have made acquaintances over the years that have rarely blossomed into a friendship. Even when they did, it was usually based on the fact that we were at the same place ie..school, work. In all honesty, most of the friends I've ever had, have been people I talked too online. My connections I made with people IRL would almost always fizzle out, but my online connections would still be there. As of right now, I don't hang out with anyone, get calls or call anyone, and do most of my outing on my own. I've always preferred my own company, so It works out.
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