Do you think I'm sad (as in 'poor soul')?

Question

I am 37 and am an only child without friends or family. I have tried extremely hard with people since I was a little girl and, if I say so myself, have done extremely well with them (loving them, giving to them and just befriending them). I am now at the stage where I feel emotionally exhausted trying with people and 9/10 times I still end up alone. I made and have still stuck to a New Year's resolution that this year I am going to let people chase/run after me, as I'm sick of it always coming from me. It has got to the stage now that if I get a response to a letter/email/phone call/present, I get so pleased and 'can't believe it'.

Answer 1

I agree with Keyboard, you might be trying too hard.  People who appear needy are often avoided because they're never satisfied with the amount of attention they've received.

Answer 2

It could be that you are trying too hard. I myself love to be alone but I have a personality which makes it easy for me to make and keep friends. My sense of humor is what gets people. I don't think you are a poor soul but maybe you just need to back off a bit and let them come to you.