I've felt chronically lonely for my whole life. It's so hard to find like-minded people. Common interests are not enough; if I can't feel a deeper connection with someone, I'm unable to keep up with them.

I've never found a group where I could have a sense of belonging. I'm always an outsider, never fully anything, never taken along anywhere — or so it seems.

What I want is a deep and affectionate connection with other people. Could it be possible for once somewhere?