I don't think anyone can rival my loneliness in this world.

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I'm 20 years old.
I've never talked with a girl.
I've never hung out with someone.
I go out to meet people all the time but they say they're busy, and when I catch them hanging out and ask if I can join in, I get rejected without being told why I'm not good enough for them.

I still haven't met one person on this forum or anyone that is at this level or can beat me. You can't relate to me if you've had one friend, had family, dated, or kissed.

Sometimes I wonder if the world is a figment of my imagination.

Even chris-chan has more than me.

Never talked to a girl, literally? Or never talked to a girl as in flirted or had a dialogue?

How does the rejection take place? Also.. another thing unfortunately for people is that you have to push yourself to join in--versus asking to join in. Or example be true to your interests. Unless you know the person, don't go to some concert, of some group you've never heard of to make someone else happy if its not what you yourself want to do.

From what someone told me, the way to meet people isn't work, or a stroll in the park. (Sometimes work can happen, but from someone I know who broke up with a bf she met at work, there was a ton of drama afterwards). You can easily make friends at work if its a job you're passionate at.. or if you're dispassionate make friends with those people.

I don't entirely relate, i'm pretty much friendless but i've had friends before. (Not currently) But maybe what you're looking for is the experience of someone who doesn't totally relate but has been close to where you are now and not just someone who relates currently.

I don't think it helps getting into a "I'm lonelier than you" contest. The problem is that you can become so focused on your own problems that you behave in a manner that pushes people away. You can end up creating or exacerbating the very problem you claim that you want to end. But mostly, wallowing in self pity can be a good way of avoiding doing the work of making your life better.

There are no easy solutions to the problem of loneliness for people with Asperger's syndrome. But it might be helpful for you to discuss the actual issues you deal with on a daily basis. I think it would be better for you to examine the problems in your life with a goal of fixing them rather than getting an award for being the most miserable person here.

If you've not been able to make a connection with another person to be able to hang out and talk, what do you think might be the possible causes of this? Do you think other people are turned off by you? If so, is it a physical thing? Or is it your personality? Or is it possible that what you perceive as coming across as being friendly, seems like coldness to others?

Obviously an Aspie might have a harder time answering questions like this, but my point is that these are the sort of questions you can focus on, perhaps describing your behavior here and asking for input from others. There are a lot of people with similar experiences here and some have found ways of improving their situation.

Life is just harder for people with ASD. It's not fair, but there is nothing fair about this world. We can try to help one another here, but ultimately you are the only one who can make the real changes in your life. I know it's hard and I'm sorry if I'm coming across as a bit of a jerk here, but I suspect you need to focus on something other than how your situation is worse than others.

Actually, maybe that could be a key to your problem. DON'T focus on yourself. If you see someone who needs help, do what you can to help them. Everybody else is a lot like you... They focus on their own problems and aren't so much interested in other people's problems. But they will have a higher regard for you if you make everything about them.

Years ago, I got a job to photograph a book of interior designs by a first time author. The author and I discussed the project and I described how I thought the images should be shot. The woman became hyper controlling on the project and the whole thing was one of the most miserable working experiences I have ever had. The next book I photographed, the first thing I said to the author was "This is your book, and I want to make sure I shoot images that work for what you are saying in it." Despite the fact that the publisher warned me that this author was "very difficult" we got along quite well. She was happy with my work and I felt I had the creative freedom I wanted in the project.

My point is that the first author was afraid I was going to try to take control away from her project. I didn't have enough experience to know how to ease her fears. On the second book, I made sure the author knew I was focused on her needs. As a result she was willing to accommodate some of my needs and we got along quite well.

If you can find a way to meet people half way; listen to them for a bit to gauge what they are interested in, and then ask them to talk about their interests, you may find they like you more. Bulldozer through their conversations with no regard for their interests or needs and they will immediately reject you.

If you want to make friends with a person, be genuinely interested in THEM. Make sure you do not come across badly through basic things like good hygiene and reasonably appropriate dress. If you suspect you speak too loudly or too quietly, ask your family for help in adjusting your volume. Look for things you can fix. Fix them as best you can, but recognize that it is an on going process and that no problem is ever fully solved... Just improved. But to paraphrase Kennedy, don't ask what people can do for you, but what you can do for people.