I'm a junior in college with absolutely NO friends...

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<p>Long story short, I had friends. There was a group of four of us who did literally EVERYTHING together, but through a series of events our friendship ceased to exist. (ending with them stealing my phone, getting campus involved, removing myself from the room and etc) </p>

<p>I'm not socially awkward. I'm not shy. I'm none of these things. I just feel like because I attend a smaller school with limited diversity, it's hard to fit in. I used to play basketballon a scholarship, but I transferred to a d3 school with amazing academics.. And without a family to support me financially I gave up playing to get a job. I live in my dorm alone. I eat alone. And I spend weekends alone unless my boyfriend who attends school 30 minutes away is with me. </p>

<p>I find it hard to make female friends and no longer am able to make guy friends without them wanting more than friendship which causes tension between my boyfriend and I.</p>

<p>I'm so stressed and depressed all the time I can't even focus on school.. Can a lack of friends really do this to you?</p>

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<p>Join clubs and go to events. Easy way to make friends. Also join classes that require group work etc.</p>

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<p>Hi ThatOtherGirl :)! In all honesty, you don’t have to stress yourself that much. As you do well with your studies, I’m pretty sure that you are able to make new friends whom you can really trust. What’s the use of making friends when they do only want something from you or they would eventually leave you behind? Just remain focused on your studies because that is more important.</p>

<p>Disclaimer: I’m not saying that making friends is not that important. I just don’t want your studies to be affected because you don’t have friends.</p>

<p>I just hope this helps :)! All the best.</p>

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<p>Can you join intramural basketball? Might cheer you up to do something you love and are good at, exercise is helpful for depression, and you could meet some cool people. Or try learning a new sport, like tennis, for fun and socializing.</p>