Is it normal to have nobody to confide in?

[Anonymous]

On the TV or in real life I see everyone has a best friend, someone they can tell everything and know they'll keep it a secret. I don't hae anyone like that. When I'm feeling really lonely and just quite depressed, I can't help but blurt out something I don't want to, like the girl I have a crush on because it's something small and quite insignificant, but I just want someone who will from time to time listen to my problems and help me, someone I can call a best friend. It would be nice, but it doesn't happen. I can't even talk to my own mum about most things, so I just want to have someone I can let it out to.

Yes it's normal.

No, it's pretty weird.

[magnoliacrush]

It's very normal... I personally was never able to have a really close friend to be able to confide in and I understand how lonely it may be. Growing up, I used to fantasize about how I have a friend close enough to call my sister/brother. We would do everything together and be there for each other, blah, blah, blah... as I got older, it never happened. But I learned to enjoy my own company. I don't always need somebody by my side, but I will admit that it's nice to have someone.

One of the things that helps me is talking to a random stranger online that you can trust. So if you need somebody to talk to or just someone to listen, add me on here and I'll chat with you :)

[RoxyKAy]

I think most people have at least one person they confide in but everyone expresses their emotions in different ways. The problem with expressing your problems to another person is they need to be willing to listen, and some people are uncomfortable with handling other people's problems. Try writing in a journal when you feel badly, or talk to a school counselor. I know talking to a school counselor seems awkward but they are paid to listen and they are usually good at their jobs.

[septimus]

i'm not sure... I feel like most people have someone that they potentially *could* confide in...but they just choose not to. I recommending starting a blog or just writing down how you feel on paper. might sound silly, but it really helps calm you down and organize your thoughts... and maybe one day you'll find someone trustworthy enough that you can share your thoughts with :)

[goldgunsgirls]

Yes it's normal, but you should start making more friends and look for a friend you know you can really trust so that you can confide in him. It's really useful having someone to talk about your problems with.