I'm a 20-year-old guy, just a student trying to find my way in life. I play games sometimes—not because I love them, but because they help me forget how lonely I feel, even if it’s just for a little while. I’ve been single my entire life, and honestly, I’ve never even come close to having someone I could truly call a friend. There’s no one to share my thoughts with, no one to laugh with, no one to tell me it’s all going to be okay.

My family doesn’t really help either. When I don’t get good grades, they look at me like I’m a failure. But even when I try my hardest and succeed, they just move the goalpost. Suddenly, it’s something else I’ve done wrong. They always find a way to remind me that I’ll never be good enough. It’s exhausting, trying to meet their expectations, knowing I’ll always fall short in their eyes. Sometimes, it feels like no matter what I do, I’m destined to disappoint everyone around me.

I wish I could say I’ve gotten used to it, but I haven’t. The weight of their words, the lack of any real support, it’s suffocating. I feel like I’m stuck in this loop of loneliness and failure, with no way out.

I came to this sub because I don’t know what else to do. I just want to feel like I matter to someone, anyone. I’m not looking for pity; I just want someone to talk to, someone who won’t judge me or push me away. Maybe someone who could teach me about life, help me figure out where I went wrong, or at least make me feel like I’m not invisible.