There
are others out there like you - it's not pretending! (Though I agree, it would be nice for you to be able to meet people who live near you, as well as chat to people on a forum...)
Your friends might perhaps be feeling a bit awkward. A lot of people, as you've said, don't know what a vegan is. And people will often avoid what they don't know, and feel uncomfortable in a situation where they can't avoid it.
I haven't got any great advice (sorry) except to suggest that you think of ways in which you could try to make them feel more comfortable/understanding (cook a yummy vegan dinner for them one night, perhaps?)
Hope things get easier for you soon
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