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I’ve been seeing articles that say we’re having a loneliness epidemic nowadays. That hasn’t been true for me. I was often lonely when I was younger, but I haven’t been lonely in years even though I spend most of my time alone. That would no doubt change if something happens to Andy, and I know I would be lonely if I lost my connections through the internet. I would also feel lonely if I had to spend a lot of my time with people with interests different from me.
What about you?
December 28, 2024
Yes, the world has become a lonely place.
God bless.
It’s always been lonely for some.
…some of us enjoy alone time.
I certainly enjoy mine. 🙂
It would take all day to write a complete answer to that…I do like some alone time, but there can be too much of a good thing.
🙂
I can’t say I’m lonely and I do have my husband. But I also think I spend too much time alone. Only I can change that.
We all have our own ideal balance. 🙂
Being an ‘only’ child, yes. I used to feel lonely, but thankfully out-grew it and somewhere along the way became my own best friend.
Some of my loneliest moments actually came at my last workplace — surrounded by people with whom I’d little in common (and in a couple of cases didn’t like very much).
Yes! That’s can be the loneliest.
Those two pals are adorable. We really value our blogging friendships too, they are cherished.
Same here! They bring me a lot of joy.
My life is very busy right now. Great photo.
I hope you are managing to have some fun.
My next Wednesday’s post is half about loneliness and what brought it on. It’s comforting to know I’m not the only one. Didn’t know its epidemic level, though.
I’m looking forward to reading your post.
I did not know you are alone most of the time! As an only child, I was used to amusing and occupying myself, so I never get bored. Lonely at times, not usually.
I have a sister, but we were fairly isolated from other kids in the summer, so there was a summer or two that I was so bored I got depressed. It was a motivating experience because when I got older I figured out how to keep myself engaged in things I care about.
I am much like you. As long as I have Dave and my blogging friends I’m fine. If I lose Dave I’ll be up a creek in more ways than one. I still miss Tammy, though.
Andy will be 90 in a couple of months. so that is a worry, But fingers crossed!
Yes, people tend to keep more to themselves these days as apposed to going out and visiting with neighbors. I’m guilty of it myself. For me though, I tend to be good at entertaining myself so loneliness isn’t too big of a problem.
That’s the main thing.
The friends I have made through blogging has been a wonderful blessing for me. This year I had to give up bowling on Wednesday’s and I have been very lonely. I miss my friends. Of course having Mark in my life is wonderful but this time a year it seems like everything is about football. I’m just not into it. I will watch the playoffs going to Super Bowl.
Happy New Year!
I’m so sorry you had to give up bowling. That was so hard.
A lot of my friends don’t live around the corner from my place, they are all over the world and write blog posts, comment on mine
Where I live in this small community, they are bemused that I’ve online friends…where most them don’t have such friends. They say “have you met them” ice met a few, when they’ve come to New Zealand…
Yes I get lonely and alone at times, but it soon passes.
I also have random chats with random people when I’m out and about. I’ll be at a stop waiting for a bus and a conversation will unfold. Or I’ll sit at a vacant seat at a table for lunch and next minute we’ve all chatting.
Life is has to be created by the individual to suit your own ways.
Well said!