I work in a department with about 50 people, perhaps more. My boss, who has now become a very good friend, is the only person I have can relate to on a human level.
But, lately I have really been feeling like I need more friends at work. It would be nice to have people to occasionally have great conversations with or to go to lunch with or even hang out with outside of work. But with the exception of this one extraordinary woman who I am very grateful for, I don’t feel like I can connect with anyone. I don’t feel like I have much in common with anyone. Most of the assistants are younger and seem to be in a place in life I’ve already experienced (lots of alcohol and negativity). Most of the reps and upper management are married with kids or in a place in life I don’t like think I can ever relate to (mostly because I’m a lesbian). Basically, I’m technically in a management position, but I don’t manage any people and I must spend most of my time in my office in the computer. I don’t have any cause or opportunity to really seek out relationships.
I’ve seen The Secret. And my girlfriend thinks I should affirm that the kinds of friends I’m seeking are already here, I just haven’t met them yet, or something. I am aware lately that I’ve been so focused on not having anything in common with anyone here, there’s no one I can relate to here, etc. This is doing nothing to improve my situation. How can I turn around this thinking?
