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    Incredibly lonely in lockdown but have no idea how to find friends

    As the title says, I'm feeling so incredibly lonely in lockdown. My current friends only seem to want to talk to me when they need something (usually free therapy). I live with my partner, and he's great, but I miss female friendship.

    Thing is, I have no idea how to go about finding new friends or people to talk to (especially in lockdown)! And even if I did find anyone, I'd be way too anxious to actually start a conversation :(

    Any tips/advice?

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    Re: Incredibly lonely in lockdown but have no idea how to find friends

    Talk to people - your colleagues or social media connections. Tell them you're lonely, even.

    Or PM me, if you'd like. I'm always happy to make new friends.
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    Re: Incredibly lonely in lockdown but have no idea how to find friends

    not being rude but spare a thought for people who actually live on their own that's lonely, at least you aren't on your own
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    Re: Incredibly lonely in lockdown but have no idea how to find friends

    Try the live chat room on here.
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    Re: Incredibly lonely in lockdown but have no idea how to find friends

    Quote Originally Posted by BlueIris View Post
    Talk to people - your colleagues or social media connections. Tell them you're lonely, even.

    Or PM me, if you'd like. I'm always happy to make new friends.
    Yeah, I guess I do need to bite the bullet and reach out. Tbh I was worried I'd be bothering/annoying people, but all I can do is try! Thank you for this!

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    Re: Incredibly lonely in lockdown but have no idea how to find friends

    Quote Originally Posted by MRS STRESS ED View Post
    not being rude but spare a thought for people who actually live on their own that's lonely, at least you aren't on your own
    I totally get what you're saying, and I know how lucky I am! Thing is, loneliness doesn't always work that way. Knowing that others have it worse doesn't fully soothe things. Plus, even though my partner is here, he's still working 9 hours a day so I can't pester him the whole time haha!

    Hope you're doing okay in the lockdown (or as okay as we all can be!) xx

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    l understand you truly l do l just think we are lucky really that's all, and god l know it doesn't help our anxiety just try keep talking to people, watch some box sets we will get through it we are all init together. l hope you don't think l am being rude l am truly not best wishes
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    Re: Incredibly lonely in lockdown but have no idea how to find friends

    Quote Originally Posted by MRS STRESS ED View Post
    l understand you truly l do l just think we are lucky really that's all, and god l know it doesn't help our anxiety just try keep talking to people, watch some box sets we will get through it we are all init together. l hope you don't think l am being rude l am truly not best wishes
    Don't worry, I don't think you're being rude at all! Going to try to get Netflix working and take my mind off it all!!

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    Re: Incredibly lonely in lockdown but have no idea how to find friends

    What about my suggestion?
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    Re: Incredibly lonely in lockdown but have no idea how to find friends

    Quote Originally Posted by nomorepanic View Post
    What about my suggestion?
    Sorry, I totally missed that for some reason!!! Where can I find the live chat room?

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