I've been trying my hardest to get better lately, such as going to the gym regularly, going out with friends more, studying and doing assignments even though I don't want to, but I still feel really depressed and lonely. I have a group of school friends, but we rarely hang out after school, and even when they do, I rarely get invited, though this is getting better. However, I feel it is never enough, never meaningful enough, and will not always make me feel better. Like, we have this other group at school that is exceptionally close, and I really wish I could be a part of it or at least have something similar to it, but I don't. They are constantly visiting each other's homes, exchanging gifts, assisting one another, watching movies, celebrating Christmas and birthdays together, and so on. When I think about it, it makes me feel incredibly lonely and makes me cry because I desperately want to have close friends like that or, at the very least, be in a relationship. I'm stuck; I know I should focus on myself and try to improve, but I can't seem to shake this sad, lonely feeling and wish I could have friends like those or be in a relationship. What should I do?
