Have Lots Of Friends But Still Feel Lonely? Here’s The Reason Why
When was the last time you felt lonely? Was it a week ago? Yesterday? Perhaps a few hours ago?
And why exactly do you think you felt lonely?
One of the common beliefs is that being lonely is the same as being alone. This means your periods of solitude should obviously be counted as your periods of loneliness.
This, however, is not entirely true.
If you choose not to socialise a lot with friends or you prefer spending a great deal of time alone, it does not actually mean you are lonely. Isolation or solitude can be a factor but that does not tell the whole story of how lonely a person is.
If you are alone and upset, you are not necessarily lonely. Do not give the state of solitude a bad rap.
There are in fact people who maintain enough social connections. They occasionally or regularly hang out and attend parties, but still feel lonely and isolated deep inside.
Because what is missing in those relationships is the vital element of closeness.
It is the element that determines the quality of the relationship.
