For basically as long as I can remember, I've struggled to form connections with other people. I was bullied in middle school, and consequently stayed away from others. High school was a slight improvement, but I was already significantly behind socially relative to my peers. I thought college would be an opportunity to start over. I spent the the last 3 years trying to befriend other people. sometimes it worked out, and I made friends. A lot of them don't talk to me anymore ( due to transferring or graduation).

I do my best to be kind and friendly, yet I don't get closer to the people I meet. Many people are friendly and chill with me (hanging out or dating) . I know the problem is me. Walking through campus, I see couples and groups of people with each other all the time while I remain alone. It feels terrible not getting a single text on a Saturday night (especially last Halloween night) and spending the weekend alone on my computer or Xbox/PS/Nintendo. I've tried joining clubs, but I can't seem to make connections in the ones I join. Forget dating or having sex with girls, even people in general don't invite me to their plans.

I wish I could just feel better somehow, but I don't know what to do. It really does feel like I've tried everything at this point. I'm not even introverted by any means, and would love to spend time in the presence of others if possible.