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photosynthesis_New Contributor
Hi, I'm new here.
I am living and studying in Melbourne alone and don't have many friends. Every day my life is filled with loneliness.
Let's make friends! We can take a walk or have a dinner together. Or anything else interesting. I want to live a fun life in Melbourne, not a lonely and sad one.
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Unknown userMember
Hi @photosynthesis_ @MDT
I hear what you are saying.
Sorry I am late in responding. I'm finding the tech side of the forums quite challenging.
I think one of the best ways to improve our lives is to develop meaningful social connections, as we are "supposed to be" social beings.
Being lonely isn't something to be shrugged off and is as damaging to our health a day as smoking 15 cigarette :cigarette:.
I too feel lonely and know the challenges of finding meaningful relationships.
In a book I am reading ATM " Everything is *!cked " it highlights the importance of community.
I'm hoping that's what these forums will provide me with and friendships.
I am relatively new to this but have already found one lovely friend @Zoe7 and got introduced to a few of her buddies as well @Snowie @Faith-and-Hope @Bow
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MDTSenior Contributor
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Unknown userMember
Yes that's the one ! ☺️
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