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21f33d  No.379

Christ is a pinnacle to my life. I would say I have a more suppressed, quiet relationship with God.

When it comes to friendships and relationships with other humans, I haven't maintained a lasting bond with a Christian from as far back as I can remember. Maybe it's something I need to work on, I know.

My main concern is that I feel that my faith is more of a barrier than anything. I don't go to church often, but I pray almost daily and read up scripture every now and then. I haven't been in a relationship for half a decade, simply because I feel that anyone I meet will be 'unallowed' or 'disapproved of' in my parents' eyes.

And loneliness is really driving me to depression.

c64a6e  No.380

Humans are social creatures; you need to have friends to feel healthy.

"Friends" doesn't have to mean "Close friends" – you can hang out with coworkers, your neighbors, join a club for one of your hobbies and talk 'shop' with them, all of which are important to emotional health as well as helping you be a more rounded individual.

Because your faith is perhaps different, or even in conflict with the faith of these friends, you will have to keep a line between "friends I have coffee with after work some days" and "a veritable brother I can turn to when everything falls apart" – For that, you really should find someone whose faith is like yours.

But even in a church, people are all different and you can't just assume you'll be good friends with someone because you worship the same God. Be normal friends with them first – hang out some times because you know each other from church, and hopefully you can form a few strong bonds some day.

But even having 'light weight' friends from church can help combat the emotional drain of feeling isolated.




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