Lonely ??

[ShadowEmpress]

Now I don't live alone, but it just goes to show that loneliness is a very human experience. Our friends and family are scattered across the globe, and very rarely actually live near us. I only get to see significant portion of my family maybe once every 3-5 years. I also work independently so much of my day as an artist is spent solo in studio and occasionally there are days where feeling lonely can be very real.

In my opinion, the very best way to spend such time is by challenging yourself to try new things and adventures. Not only will it keep your mind off of feeling lonely, but it can be a way to better yourself as a person. Just by nature of going outside your comfort levels or normal routine can be very rewarding. Everybody is different, but anybody can do this. It could be taking advantage of cheap plane tickets and going somewhere you've never gone before, it could be building something or other DIY project, take a local class or attend some sort of expo, attempt to prepare some sort of meal if you've never cooked before, go get a secret tattoo, watch a foreign film, attempt brewing your own beer at home. I don't know what your personal interests are, or what sort schedule you have, or what kind of life you lead, but the possibilities are endless and Google will be your friend in this.

Maybe you find something new that you really love and decide to pursue more, or maybe it will be a terrible failure and you discover that you are not meant to be a brewmaster or chef. The point is you did something new, and that you did it for yourself. At the very least you will get some sort of story out of it, whether you ended up liking it or not. You will be a more interesting person than you were before. You might even end up meeting new people. When you do finally get to spend time with friends and they ask how you have been or what you've been up to, you will have something to talk about outside of the standard "just work and watching tv" answer.

Ultimately, when you invest time in yourself, others will want to invest in more time spent with you too.

[ladiesman217]

Sounds like you need a hug LAPD.

Where's paddy McGuiness when ya need him hey....

You know you're lonely when you post on an internet forum for 7 years and nobody offers you so much as an electronic-hug.

F*ck you guys, I'm going home...............

[Liberty Love]

You know you're lonely when you post on an internet forum for 7 years and nobody offers you so much as an electronic-hug.

F*ck you guys, I'm going home...............

Hug for you xxx

[Liberty Love]

Same topic came up a few month's back, and I was pretty down and lonely. Still far from 100%, but slowly getting there. What is helping me is being more active, hitting gym 4 times a week, staying away from partying until head is clear, and helping others. No better feeling that going out of your way to help someone, and being appreciated for it.

Help me Daddy. I am very appreciating x

[tom sand]

hi man
you offered me your time once
back at you
pm me

[Liberty Love]

Same topic came up a few month's back, and I was pretty down and lonely. Still far from 100%, but slowly getting there. What is helping me is being more active, hitting gym 4 times a week, staying away from partying until head is clear, and helping others. No better feeling that going out of your way to help someone, and being appreciated for it.

Help me Daddy. I am very appreciating x

[themanofwar]

Sorry if this is a little downer, but last night/ this morning was having dinner with new best friend and she asked me was I lonely ??

Got message on here yesterday, from lady saying she felt lonely too.

Now when I thought about question, I think answer is probably yes. Why ?? Although sometimes I just go home to sleep and that could be either day or night, when I get up and apartment is empty it does hit me. For as long as I can remember I have always had someone there, but due to circumstances I will be alone for next few months.

So nothing personal but some of you guys must live alone, and you girls do when traveling, so whats the answer? what do you do?. I work hard, have very little time off, and have a few good friends, but one I have spent days and nights with lately is not back for few weeks. Special Lady is gone for awhile.

If you have suggestions let me know, but DO NOT turn thread into row.Or slagging.

Thanks

I lived alone for a while and every minute was like an hour when youre not use to it, I decided to get involved in local karate club and other sports which took my mind of it.
Get out there and get involved in something and who knows who you could meet

[Clueless]

I have reason to be lonely but I'm not lonely - I am happy in my own company - but it's nice to visit a girl here now and again!!

[Cassandra]

Sorry if this is a little downer, but last night/ this morning was having dinner with new best friend and she asked me was I lonely ??

Got message on here yesterday, from lady saying she felt lonely too.

Now when I thought about question, I think answer is probably yes. Why ?? Although sometimes I just go home to sleep and that could be either day or night, when I get up and apartment is empty it does hit me. For as long as I can remember I have always had someone there, but due to circumstances I will be alone for next few months.

So nothing personal but some of you guys must live alone, and you girls do when traveling, so whats the answer? what do you do?. I work hard, have very little time off, and have a few good friends, but one I have spent days and nights with lately is not back for few weeks. Special Lady is gone for awhile.

If you have suggestions let me know, but DO NOT turn thread into row.Or slagging.

Thanks

I'm not sure what to say, I take pleasure in solitude.
It allows you to pause and reflect on the noiser moments, helps you reconnect with yourself and ensure you're still moving in the right direction.
Find something that gives you joy I guess. Video games, dancing, or just enjoying the quiet. Have you ever noticed that in this ever connected world it's hard to find a quiet moment, if it's not your work phone, it's Facebook notifications or your other phone...enjoy it. Utilise the quiet times.

[ddbb]

You can be lonely and around people, sad side effect to modern society where most people are only worried about themselves and not others. One way I find to combat that is get active, the less active you are the more likely you are to feel lonely but Meursault is right, if you arenot happy in your own skin then you're going to feel detached and lonely when you're alone..

I fucking love this quote. You can have everyone around you but still feel like you're the only person living on the planet.