Is this normal?

[The37thElement]

So ever since 7th grade, I haven't really had anyone that I could call a friend. I used to go over to people's houses frequently and have sleepovers. I'm now going into sophomore year, and it seems as though no one has a desire to spend time with me. At school, everyone seems to think I'm kind, funny, and intelligent. However, for some reason, I am never invited to anyone's parties or gatherings. No one even asks for me to hang out anymore. To put things into perspective, the last time I went to someone's house for a sleepover was at the beginning of 7th grade. The last time I hosted a sleepover was a year ago. The last time I went to someone's house for a few hours was in February. So like, why the hell am I alone while I go on Facebook and see pictures of huge groups of people having fun?

[Gerald1700]

Lol my brother you just like me
But what I learnt and was thought was that I Should teach myself on how to be independent cause really the life we living is a compilicated life, at school I have no one that is a friend to me they all group themselves and distance themselves from me
There was also this one learner who threatened to kill me but didn't

So I have also learnt that in this life I was born alone and I will die alone if I have to, sad as that
But my friend try moving on cause at one point u will see that the one you trusted to be loyal and be your friends might just turn out to be a certain monster or stabs u in the back

My friend just enjoy life live it up to the fullest, no one can dictate how u live cause it's yours and only you can turn or stop your choice cause u at the driver's seat

Am proudly a South African but I surfed the internet to find out an app like this one, I downloaded it
Finding happiness in it so there are many ways to make yourself happy
Also don't get stuck in the past, try not to think about what's behind u what u have done or what happened for there is a big difference in the past and in the future

This my brother is just a moment passing after this will come a massive package of joyful moments and happiness with lots of friends
I hope that u acknowledge this
For anything in need am here 24hours

[Andyyy95]

Hey,

Before I start replying to stuff, can I tell you how relatable your post is to me, even though I'm not at school anymore (I'm at Uni now)...

So ever since 7th grade, I haven't really had anyone that I could call a friend. I used to go over to people's houses frequently
Yep, so did I; on a weekly basis in fact.

I'm now going into sophomore year, and it seems as though no one has a desire to spend time with me. At school, everyone seems to think I'm kind, funny, and intelligent. However, for some reason, I am never invited to anyone's parties or gatherings. No one even asks for me to hang out anymore. To put things into perspective, the last time I went to someone's house for a sleepover was at the beginning of 7th grade. The last time I hosted a sleepover was a year ago. The last time I went to someone's house for a few hours was in February. So like, why the hell am I alone while I go on Facebook and see pictures of huge groups of people having fun?
I have no idea what sophomore means - I assume it's a fancy American way of saying 'final year'. Everyone thinks the same about me as well; both at school and at Uni. At school, fair enough I was invited to like 2 gatherings/parties; but ever since I started university in 2013, no one has ever asked to hang out with me at all. I hate to ask them back, because I don't want to be seen as desperate; but I have a few times, and I could definitely tell that they felt obliged to hang out with me, not that they wanted to...

You know, I'm in a very similar position to you when it comes to Facebook; I had to cleanse a lot of my 'acquaintances' / old pals, because I got sick of not being involved with them anymore, and how everyone is having such an amazing fun life except me right now... It really upsets me, and even more so recently...

I try and not let it bother me, and just focus on work and other stuff to distract my mind, but sometimes I just feel the need to cry...

[Jaffe]

I have no idea what sophomore means - I assume it's a fancy American way of saying 'final year'.

Its a fancy American way of saying "10th grade" which is the 2nd year of High School, like 15-16 years old. Close to 1st year of college in Europe, I think.

[Andyyy95]

Its a fancy American way of saying "10th grade" which is the 2nd year of High School, like 15-16 years old. Close to 1st year of college in Europe, I think.

Oh I see, so that would be final year of high school in UK/Europe I guess! :)

[The37thElement]

I just feel so alone. I had one really close friend who just moved away. I am finally coming to the realization that I may never see her again. She was such a beautiful person.

[ashdaniel]

Well, this is the time where you kind realize people are getting into group. If you are not part of that group it is hard for you to get in. Advise for you is, make yourself the center. Maybe your other friends think the same thing. Start to plan event and arrange gathering, I experience the exact same thing for the pass few years and I get use to be alone. For the pass few months, I start to arrange events,gather and hang out. It work quiet well. Dont be the one wait to be ask, be the one ask other.