How widespread is the problem of loneliness?

Question

Sometimes I think I'm the only person in the world experiencing this phenomenon.

Answer 1

get drunk and start talking to people. That's how most people make friends

Answer 2

Sadly, you are not the only one. I believe it is quite bad these days from all of th diversity, which is a good thing. It is just going to take a little longer to find like minds but they are out there. I am 44 years old and just this summer I finally met the person who has transformed my previous notions of what it is I want and need from some one. I find that it is so reciprocated, everything, between he and I, that I wonder how on earth I lived all of these years, staying alive, when half of me resides in this other person.
Until this meeting, I had accepted that the love of my life was not here on this planet at this time, and there was an ache that was so deep and painful, but I had to deal with it anyway. In the proceedings before meeting this wonderful man, I got closer and closer with everyone I met, so you will begin to meet people that will ease the loneliness, and sooner or later, that special someone. I will pray that you do soon.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, yes.

Back before the industrial revolution, people lived in small agriculture-based cities. Families were large, and everyone was constantly surrounded by friends and family. I'm not saying that existence was perfect, but people were usually comforted by a circle of society.

You might think that people who move into a city would be less lonely - after all, they are surrounded by literally thousands of other people. But the truth is that people are actually alienated from one another much worse. The breakdown of the family means that the average person has a tiny family - at best, parents and a sibling or two (when in the past his family was "extended" - cousins, grandparents, etc.)

The only real solution is to try to reconnect with others in social groups - and I'm not talking about hanging out more in bars or trying to date the woman at work. I'm talking about a real sense of community - the kind that can only be found in family, church (if you're into that) and other similar institutions.

That said, yeah it's tough. Personally, I prefer lots of quiet and solitude, and at times, life is very lonely. It's something you deal with.

Answer 4

Oh, sweetie no. Lonliness is very widespread. And everyone is lonely sometimes. The pace of life today doesn't leave much time for people to get to know other people. Very sad. But, why don't you try joining a club, taking a class or something. I'm a friendly person and I seem to stike up conversations wherever I go. Shopping, library, etc. But, I know some people are shy and it's harder for them. Just smile at people and they often respond. Keep working on it. You'd be surprised how many friendly people one meets at the grocery store. Good luck. I forgot to add - Get a dog or cat. They are very good friends and people who have them are actually healthier.

Answer 5

you are not the only person experiencing lonliness. I have been lonely alot in my life, as are millions of other people. Its odd, i remember feeling all alone in a roomful of people, like i was the only one there. I found out later that I really had depression and I felt isolated from any one and anything. I would suggest that you look into volunteering somewhere that you can be around, or maybe the problem is depression or social anxiety disorder. if you have other symptoms i would suggest talking to your doctor.

Answer 6

I am often lonely, but not by choice. If I raised Cain over it I might get my wish, but of course I would have to compromise some of the things I value highly to have a boyfriend. Ah well, it's only about a year until I'm a free bird.

Answer 7

In a survey taken at my church where everyones identity was kept confidential, loneliness was said to be the number one issue in peoples lives. That's the thing, it's like insomnia, you feel like you're the only one going through it. Sometimes, we are meant to be alone for a season to find out who we are. If you're not in this stage and feel like you know yourself and your destiny pretty well, pray for God to send you friends and he will do it.

Answer 8

It would appear that Love is dynamic in that Love isn't limited or restricted to being one or the other, although it can be one or the other, or one and the other, and may also be both and more than we can know... Yes Love is indeed dynamic... That's the short answer. One could write volumes with this statement alone... "Love is a many splendid thing..."

Answer 9

quite. Everyone experiences loneliness at some point.

Answer 10

veeerrrrrrryyyyyyy widespread. i am inflicted with the loneliness virus and i even named it for myself.

Answer 11

no ur not and its so wide spread that ur on yahoo talking to the rest of us fools why do u think the some of the people are on hear 2 so u really have a lot of freinds