I've never had a friend.

" @Rockdalf: your not funny, I was just being sarcastic. I can disarm knives and guns btw, I take krav maga, I'm not joking. Who do you think you are talking back to me you little shit. You probally think your clever or something and not some generic bottlefeeder. That's why I hate replying back to bottomfeeders with less than a thousand post. "

" @Wrighteous86: For the op, he of course comes as one who'd benefit from having friends because he's wondering if he'd be better off with some.  For my forum activity, I do very much enjoy reading other peoples opinions on various topics, interacting with them, stating my own... however, it's not the same thing as real life interaction. Here, people can't directly judge me on my physique or whatever. Here, the only way I'm represented is by my avatar and these words. You can't hear my voice, see me or anything. I don't need to constantly go through ridicule or insults, here, because of that. Yes, one of the reasons I avoid others is because I'm afraid of making myself vulnerable to another human being. Maybe I'd like to form some kind of relationship with someone who shared the same tastes as I do, but I know that's impossible. Everyone's an asshole; I don't need them. "

" @HitmanAgent47 said:

" @Rockdalf: your not funny, I was just being sarcastic. I can disarm knives and guns btw, I take krav maga, I'm not joking. Who do you think you are talking back to me you little shit. You probally think your clever or something and not some generic bottlefeeder. That's why I hate replying back to bottomfeeders with less than a thousand post. "

Oh HitmanAgent47. What will we ever do with you? "

My friends are nothing but a bother to me.  They're all morons, and I have nothing in common with them, yet they still talk like "duuuude we need to hang out sometime" and never follow through. 
 
I've heard so much talk about how great a "true" friend is, but I've never had one.  As it stands, I could get along just fine without any of my friends.

This is a very depressing thread.

" Am I missing out? "

Geez a lot of these reactions are fucking sad. Make some friends man, someone to empathize with and share experiences with. 
 
People telling you it's okay to be alone; are they happy? I doubt it.
 
The guy saying trust no one - not everyone rolled with a gang, some of us have experienced love and friendship and not just the pack mentality.

Really? Never?! Not even In school?

... this is a plea for attention... maybe you need friends if this is where you get your fix. 

I would have been jumping off of my local viaduct a while ago if I was you. Good luck.

Absolutely everyone is a cunt, so nope, you are not missing out.

This thread depresses me.

You've never had a friend in your entire life?!?! That's pretty sad, you have no idea on how much you're missing out on. Plus your lack of social skills are going to hurt you in the long run, especially when you hit adult-hood. Also all the people that are being pessimistic and encouraging your lack of friends are just bitter, pathetic, sociopaths.
 
Everyone needs at least one trustworthy friend, no exceptions.

Seeing how this thread has evolved, maybe it is time to just leave it here. The opening post is something that we have no good answer for, 
at least not without a LOT of disagreement.  
 
I think that this is something that goes quite deep for some, hurts even as i reed some comments. 
so why just not drop it? Because on the internet arguments are never settled they just go on and on....  

You are so missing out. When I am not with friends, I feel really bored, even If I am playing games or on the computer. Being alone is very depressing when your young.

I volunteer to be your friend.Now you can't say no one ever offered! HA!

Make more marines!  
 
I mean friends! They are also good!

" @JB16:  Some people like being alone though.  Not everyone wants friends. It's ok, sort of. As long as you don't completely close yourself off from other people. "

Giant Bomb, I am disappoint. I'm not sure what's worse about this thread; Hitman saying everyone with less than a thousand posts is an idiot, people in the thread warring with each other, or the people telling the OP he's a backwards retard.
 
To the OP I'd say as long as the way you live doesn't damage anybody else's quality of life you can do whatever you want, if you like being alone that's fine, however, I believe you're missing out from not having friends around. I wouldn't say I'm a social person and I'm very introverted, I often enjoy being alone, but I still have friends. Yes, it's true that even the people closest to you can stab you in the back but I've found even if you're a very reserved person having friends can be very fun, very fulfilling, and often help keep you from going completely insane. Don't be fooled into thinking that having friends is about going out and getting drunk or "hanging out with your bros, yo", it's just about finding some like-minded people that you can enjoy life with in whatever way you like to. It doesn't matter if you're socially outgoing, very awkward, nerdy, a jock, smart, dumb, good-looking, not so good-looking, or whatever, whoever you are there will be people out there who you can likely enjoy life with.
 
If you've never had a friend before it will be hard stepping out of your comfort zone but just get out there and be yourself. All great adventures in life will put you outside of your comfort zone, but you only live once. The best case scenario is that you'll find some friends and it'll change your life, the worst case scenario is that you'll have learned something major about yourself and you can you were brave enough to make the steps you did.

" Giant Bomb, I am disappoint. I'm not sure what's worse about this thread; Hitman saying everyone with less than a thousand posts is an idiot, people in the thread warring with each other, or the people telling the OP he's a backwards retard.  To the OP I'd say as long as the way you live doesn't damage anybody else's quality of life you can do whatever you want, if you like being alone that's fine, however, I believe you're missing out from not having friends around. I wouldn't say I'm a social person and I'm very introverted, I often enjoy being alone, but I still have friends. Yes, it's true that even the people closest to you can stab you in the back but I've found even if you're a very reserved person having friends can be very fun, very fulfilling, and often help keep you from going completely insane. Don't be fooled into thinking that having friends is about going out and getting drunk or "hanging out with your bros, yo", it's just about finding some like-minded people that you can enjoy life with in whatever way you like to. It doesn't matter if you're socially outgoing, very awkward, nerdy, a jock, smart, dumb, good-looking, not so good-looking, or whatever, whoever you are there will be people out there who you can likely enjoy life with.  If you've never had a friend before it will be hard stepping out of your comfort zone but just get out there and be yourself. All great adventures in life will put you outside of your comfort zone, but you only live once. The best case scenario is that you'll find some friends and it'll change your life, the worst case scenario is that you'll have learned something major about yourself and you can you were brave enough to make the steps you did. "

Friends on the internet mean more to me than one would think. A friend is a friend, no matter how they're arranged.

" I was really popular in high school and college, and still have the same large group of close friends I've had all my life.  I'm good at meeting new people, but have trouble balancing so many people with demands on my time."

don't you just eventually grow bored?

Threads like these make me wonder if the growth of internet 'culture' such as message boards, virtual communities of all types, online gaming, etc. have started to colonise people's lives to the point where they never get outside enough to learn social skills and develop friendships. If you're in school or university then this is where most long-lasting friendships will be made, you really ought to make an effort to find like-minded people. Even if they're only people you'd play games with once in a while or something. 
Some people prefer fewer and deeper friendships and that's fine, but to have no friends is far from ideal for your development. Put yourself out there more and best of luck.

" Threads like these make me wonder if the growth of internet 'culture' such as message boards, virtual communities of all types, online gaming, etc. have started to colonise people's lives to the point where they never get outside enough to learn social skills and develop friendships. If you're in school or university then this is where most long-lasting friendships will be made, you really ought to make an effort to find like-minded people. Even if they're only people you'd play games with once in a while or something. 
Some people prefer fewer and deeper friendships and that's fine, but to have no friends is far from ideal for your development. Put yourself out there more and best of luck. "

Not one person in the history of the world has never had a single friend.

 
Making friends is easy:
 
Step 1. You're already doing it by posting on Giant Bomb.
Step 2. Make a thread asking if anyone lives near you.
Step 3. Meet up and hang out.
Step 4. Cut their legs off at the knee so they can't leave.
 
See? Easy. I've got a basement full of friends.

Go to a party and get stoned out of your mind. Guarantee somebody will want to be your friend after you do something so stupid that everybody dies laughing. 

" @Claude:  Very well said and I agree with you Claude. I think the internet is valid means of communication and one can certainly form friendships through it, but I really think that it's limiting one's ability to negotiate real-world challenges and social settings that are more demanding than one finds on the internet typically. I wouldn't want to put down the internet but it should be balanced by RL friendships and activities. "

" Go to a party and get stoned out of your mind. Guarantee somebody will want to be your friend after you do something so stupid that everybody dies laughing.  "

Certain irony is that I had to leave this thread cause a friend of mine needed me last second to brave the weather and give him a ride back from Lexington (roughly 65 miles out).  Yeah, good friends are good to have.

This thread is kinda depressing  

" @owl_of_minerva said:

" @Claude:  Very well said and I agree with you Claude. I think the internet is valid means of communication and one can certainly form friendships through it, but I really think that it's limiting one's ability to negotiate real-world challenges and social settings that are more demanding than one finds on the internet typically. I wouldn't want to put down the internet but it should be balanced by RL friendships and activities. "

Balance in life goes a long way that's for sure. At least I don't type LOL, LMAO or some shit, oh god, just shoot me if I do. "

" Am I missing out? "

The last place you want to start asking serious social questions is on GiantBomb. 
 
Seriously. GTFO with your questions. All it does is unleash the flood of lonely raging nerds.

I have 172 friends on Giantbomb >.>

@Rockdalf: your not funny, I was just being sarcastic. I can disarm knives and guns btw, I take krav maga, I'm not joking. Who do you think you are talking back to me you little shit. You probally think your clever or something and not some generic bottlefeeder. That's why I hate replying back to bottomfeeders with less than a thousand post.

Yes you're missing out. Go socialize, make a friend. It's good to have a couple really good friends.

You're not alone, man.  I don't have many "friends" either. 
 
I can't even remember that last time I've been in a social situation with someone other than my family. It's depressing, really. I remember back in high school when I would socialize with people all of the time. I wish I could get that back. :(

I don't remember where this quote is from but I take it to heart. "A friend is just an enemy in disguise." That is all a friend is.  

" @Rockdalf: your not funny, I was just being sarcastic. I can disarm knives and guns btw, I take krav maga, I'm not joking. Who do you think you are talking back to me you little shit. You probally think your clever or something and not some generic bottlefeeder. That's why I hate replying back to bottomfeeders with less than a thousand post. "

Ironic even Nietzche had friends , albeit for a time .... 
 
Friend or not friends? I thinks is one of the biggest tragedies of human existence ,
 A.- You feel like shit if you dont have at least some sort of human interaction whatever the medium 
B.- Have too much good faith in other people and you will end up hurt
 
I too dont have any proper friend ( people who arent family members ) and it sucks a lot , because sometimes theres stuff I want to talk about but I dont like sharing with my family ... also when it comes to creating stuff you  rarely get an honest opinion (in a good way) , awwww FUCK cant write what im thinking , so anyway OP you should seek people out , but dont trust blindly , and sometimes you only need to be just a nice person to others and just talk with someone from time to time , it doesn't hurts to