Life
Ever notice how, even with friends and family nearby, loneliness can still creep in? It's one of those puzzling feelings that doesn't always make sense, but it's there nonetheless
@kindWheel7279 yeah! I get that. I live in a care home, so lots of staff and other residents here. I also like being alone alot. But sometimes, it just seems like your lonely. I suppose we all do on times. Lonliness is a terrible thing though. How are you feeling right now?
@Tinywhisper11
I understand of course I do cherish my alone time but I also crave meaningful connections with people and I think my friends and family seem a bit distant in that aspect so maybe I need to find some new people to connect with
@kindWheel7279 it's always good to make new friends ❤❤ and remember you got all of us here at cups too ❤❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
I don't feel that my family likes me. I feel that they think that I am a messy failure. sure they "love "me cuz family but I can't help but feel the distance &awkwardness &disconnection. but some friends offer little support but still no deep connection.
@txdewette
I can relate to your feelings. Even when I was growing up, my parents didn't really express love or appreciation in the way I needed, and they were kind of emotionally closed off, which made it hard to talk to them about anything. I know they cared for me and did things for me and stuff, but I still feel emotionally distant from them, even when we're physically together
I'm sorry you're going through something similar
tyvm4ur kindness and love ❤️
This is very relatable! Even surrounded by loved ones you can feel so alone. That is why building a relationship with confidence and trust in yourself can help you stay grounded in complex feelings.
@Em777111
You make a good point. I've been around some not so great influences in the past, and some of my friends are pretty reserved or have different interests and when it comes to my family, we're not as tight knit because I enjoy meaningful conversations and spending time together, but there's a bit of an emotional distance within my family. I guess I've also withdrawn into myself a bit because of it
@kindWheel7279 Yeah I've been in this cycle since years
@kindWheel7279
I feel the same way. I am an introvert and I don't have a problem being alone. But I always feel more alone with other people than by myself. It is the same with family and friends or in public. I guess the difference is between being physically alone vs. being emotionally alone.
@NotAllHere713
You're right on the mark.
I think of it like being surrounded by a bustling crowd, yet feeling like you're stranded on an emotional island. When there's a lack of connection or understanding, it's as if you're adrift in a sea of people, but still utterly alone in your thoughts and feelings
Not sure if that's overstating it, but it does capture how I feel at times
@kindWheel7279 very very true, sadly