frown How did she sound? Does it actually bother her? Or was it just an observation?

I remember being like that when I was her age and I also remember that it didn't bother me at all that I didn't have any close friends. I felt just fine with my books. What DID bother me was my parents and everyone else telling me I needed to find friends and insisting on me going outside and play with the other kids at the playground when what I really wanted to do was be at home with a piece of paper writing out binary numbers! So I am determined to let our kids play just the way they want. For now it's not an issue as DS4.5 loves being around other kids but it's all about running around with them. He can't really carry a conversation with them since they don't understand what the heck he's talking about most times.

So, I wouldn't feel too bad about it unless she actually feels left out?