Why do I feel so alone, even when I’m surrounded by people?

[Anonymous]

[AmandaYVR]

You're afraid to let people get to know you. You think once they do, they will reject you, and that will be harder to face and accept than if you just don't put yourself out there, don't really try.

Maybe you want to feel liked, but don't recognize that in order to be liked, you have to let people in.

Maybe your interests, background, upbringing, or any number of other things make you unlike others, and you feel you cannot relate to them. That probably isn't true, however.

[AmandaYVR]

Oh, you have Asperger's? Well you feel different than the majority, then, and you have trouble reading facial expressions, and understanding subtle social cues.
It will take time. Everyone struggles with social interactions, to varying degrees.
I'm glad you made a friend in your group. That's great.

[Emerald55346]

You need a sense of importance and love. Just because your around people doesn’t mean you are receiving enough of those things. In times like this I always recommend fall back on your spirituality, regardless of what it is it can tend to give people a deeper meaning to life and help you put your importance on bringing in the kind of love and support your heart truly desires and not having place holders for that.

[Pacquet]

You’re probably a guarded person. This alone feeling whilst being surrounded by people can come from feeling misunderstood. To remedy this I’d sekk counseling regularly (about once a week) and learn what it means to truly connect with someone beyond surface formalities.

[Guy13]

Disconnect around people in a busy world is very common. One should not feel bad or less than because of it. One should also pursue others to remedy the situation. Waiting on others to approach you never works out unless loneliness is your objective.

[Asker]

You’re right. That’s why I’ve joined the Asperger’s social meetup group. I made one friend. I guess that’s a start.

[scooogy]

In latin translation, being social is being "partnered", like you do take part in someone's actions, thus you interact. If you just sit there while others chat with each other, you're practically not there in their view. You could also say that social people do only feel surrounded by other social people.

[Bethany22]

Because the people around you aren't emotionally or intellectually fullfilling enough for you. Or you have trust issues and don't know how to appreciate them.

[jennifer_bloom]

I believe service to God is the only thing that can take away loneliness. This is why people who serve the things that God hates become lonely.

[Anonymous]

Because no one likes you. It's ok, no one likes me either

(Just kidding. Everyone likes you)

[Asker]

How can you know that? If you know me personally, then I can say that I’ve got several friends, but there are a few that don’t like me. Also, how do you know that people don’t like you?

[Opinion Owner]

Yeah, I don't know. I didn't think I'd get this far... lol

[Asker]

Lol you’re funny.

[Opinion Owner]

Lol.

[rachel776]

[Luopio27]

Thats very accurate.

[BubblyPenguin23]

You're not getting the type of love or affection you require even though you're surrounded by people

[Ms_Facesitter]

You might notnbe understood or you can't be yourself around them or have no support.

[Anonymous]

Do you have your own family?
If not well you know what it is..

[aliennnnnn]

Quality>quantity

They're just not the right kind of people for you. Find the people with the same vibe as you>>>

[rabbitzzz]

God doesn't love you I guess. If there are people in this world who are important and sought after then there are those who are ignored and avoided.

[Zayed_]

Are you in your teenage years?

[Asker]

Thirties.

[Wise4myage]

Do you have a hard time making friends?

[Asker]

No I find it easy. I’m not being facetious or trying to boast.

[Agape93]

Thats called depression

[TrillXHippy]

I feel the same way so not sure