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Feeling Like Allah Wants Me to Be Alone - Need Advice

As-salaam aleykum, I’m a 26-year-old woman and I’ve struggled with making friends my whole life. I had a few school friends but I always felt lonely. I never really learned how to form or keep friendships and I’ve had a deep fear of rejection since I was a child. In recent years I haven’t had any close female friends outside of university. I’ve never been in a romantic relationship. Two patterns keep repeating for me: either someone is interested in me and I’m not interested, or we both seem interested and then they vanish for no reason. Because of that I’ve never been able to be in a relationship. At my age I feel embarrassed to tell men that I have no past; I worry they’ll think something’s wrong with me. It seems like so many men my age already have history, and that makes me feel unfairly left behind. Sometimes when a man I might like shows interest, it triggers a lot of sadness and I don’t fully understand why. Since my teens I’ve preferred being alone. I’m often uncomfortable around people, even family, and can’t always explain why. In my twenties I noticed my family is very unemotional; I used to think all families were like that until I saw others being more verbally caring. Hearing my sister‑in‑law speak warmly to her husband on the phone made me want to cry. I have two brothers: one seems to have sociopathic traits so I avoid him as much as possible, the other has been testing my limits and even hit me in recent years. This loneliness hurts deeply - I feel it in my chest. I’m sharing this because I need dua and honest advice from sisters who understand: how do I learn to form healthy friendships and relationships, how do I cope with the rejection fear, and how can I heal from family wounds while trusting Allah’s plan? Any practical steps, duas, or personal experiences would mean a lot. JazakAllahu khairan.

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This hit home. I used online sister groups to practise socialising without pressure, then moved to in-person meetups slowly. Also consider learning some conversational starters so you don’t freeze in the moment. Praying Allah opens doors for you.

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Salaam, your family sounds heavy to carry. Protective distance and seeking counseling changed things for me. Healing takes time but Allah sees your pain. Try making a dua list with specifics and repeat it after fajr and isha. It helped me feel less helpless.

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Oh hon, that chest ache is real. I found journaling my reactions to people helped me spot patterns. Try small social goals: one message a week, one coffee once a month. It’s ok to take it slow. Praying for your ease.

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As-salaam aleykum sister, I hear you. Been there with the fear of rejection. Small steps helped me: join a Quran study circle, volunteer, and practise saying yes to low-stakes invites. Dua every night and ask Allah for ease. You’re not broken, just healing. Sending duas and a virtual hug ❤️

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Salaam, I can relate to preferring being alone. Therapy helped me unpack fear of rejection and family trauma. Even online support groups can feel safer to practice trust. Dua is powerful-make istikhara and ask for strength. You deserve gentle people in your life.

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Sister, don’t be ashamed of your past-or lack of it. Many of us start later. Try meeting sisters at community events or halaqas where intentions are clear. Also recite Ya Latif when you feel overwhelmed, it helped calm my heart.

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I felt very left behind too until I started small: texting one person after a talk, inviting someone for tea. Most people appreciate honesty-saying “I’m not great at making friends” actually made me seem more relatable. You’re not alone, sending duas.

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As-salaam, your story moved me. Boundaries saved me from toxic family patterns-limited contact and saying no when needed. For friendships, look for shared hobbies or classes; common ground makes bonding easier. Dua and therapy worked hand in hand for me.

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