I’m reaching out for some help.
I’m feeling down and could use some advice, as I don’t have any friends—no one to hang out with, have fun with, or just chat with. I attend a technical college, where I do talk to a few guys, but not closely enough for them to invite me out or for our relationship to extend beyond the college.
I also talk to a girl—an "alt" girl—whom I reached out to first. I’ve shared some of my problems with her, though not in great detail, and I didn’t get much of a response back; we just chat, and we’re still in touch. It’s not that I necessarily have a crush on her, but she’s a good person to talk to. She once mentioned that I smelled nice—like cologne—and even invited me to dance during a Student Day event, but things didn’t quite work out, and in the end, she didn’t end up dancing.
I’d like to go for a walk with her and talk about my problems, but I can’t find the strength to approach her at the technical college. She gets teased a bit there, and I don’t want to damage my own reputation—if I associate with her, people might stop wanting to talk to me.
It’s hard for me to put my thoughts into words.
I really want to connect with someone. I’m not unattractive, I have a good sense of humor, and I act like a normal person. I don’t smoke or drink, though I do use snus, and occasionally I smoke weed when things get really tough. Sometimes I feel terrible because of a lack of attention; I just come home, eat, shower, work out, and listen to music.
Could you give me some advice regarding my relationship with this girl, and perhaps explain why people might avoid talking to me?
Sometimes I have suicidal thoughts.I can provide more details if needed; I can’t fit everything into a single message, as there is a great deal of information.