Six Hidden Habits of Popular Loners
Tucked away in the midst of the crowds, no one knows the real you.
I walk around the party, my face plastered with a drunken smile that is faker than a childhood fairytale. I manoeuvre myself in between the different cliques hugging long-time friends, making awkward eye contact with exes, and patting some mates on the shoulders.
- The illusion: Of course I’m popular, I seem to know everyone and they seem to know me.
- The reality: I feel alone at all times, even when surrounded by people I’ve known for years. No one really knows me, but I let them think they do to hide the suffering solitude of my soul.
Everyone experiences loneliness. It’s been on the rise amongst the younger generations, where in an ever-connected world, people feel more isolated than ever. As you get older, you can't help but notice the fakeness of social environments and how everyone seems to pretend to be someone they are not.
Well, the popular loners are no exception. How do I know? Because I am one.
I. You Keep Telling Yourself You’re ‘Different’
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