How can I be happy without friends and family?
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Moderated by Maria Wasielewski, Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance, University of Arizona
Updated: Jan 4, 2022
Anonymous
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Mar 25, 2020
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what counts is that you are honest and that you make sure you are going out with each other but also respect their space. If they want to go out but you don't, they should respect your decision. You should also establish that no one is greater than the other. All of you are equal. You also should learn to stand up for yourself. If you feel you are being mistreated, ask who you think is mistreating you. Then confront them if you decide they are in fact mistreating you. Appreciate individuality and respect others' opinions and lifestyles.
CalmCourage
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Apr 10, 2020
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Hey there, that's a great question given everything that's been happening at the moment. For me, LEARNING is what keeps me happy... I get lost in it and it keeps my mind busy. It doesn't matter if it's even something that's relatively useless like juggling... the act of trying, failing then improving and achieving it has a nice satisfaction. The other thing I woud say is helping others. For instance coming here and becoming a listener. Through listening to others problems and being there for someone is very rewarding for them and yourself. Nothing makes me happier than seeing someone benefit from a good chat! Hope this helps!
passingphases
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Apr 11, 2020
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Family and friends are integral part of a person's life. But it is not essential that a person's happiness completely relies upon the number of friends that a person has. One can be contented with oneself. This can be achieved by having a good self-concept about oneself, thereby increasing one's self-worth in the process. This also includes avoiding self-criticism and being hard on themselves. A good cup of coffee, good music and even a good book can make a person happy. Thus, it all comes down to the fact that healthy relationship with oneself is enough to be happy and contented in life.
Anonymous
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Apr 11, 2020
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At first we have to discuss what is happinness. I think that for every people it comes in a different way. Everyone should find their own way to develop joy in their lives. Try new things, ask yourself what do you like, what gives you joy, what can push you to develop yourself. Slowly expanding your world-view with new things could be one of the ways to bring doze of happiness to your life. Maybe after creating one hobby you will meet someone who would change your life? It is by accidents that some most beautiful things are born.
Anonymous
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Apr 16, 2020
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Finding happiness begins with yourself.
In my personal experience, I have dealt with loneliness. I didn't have a great support system, and I was not comfortable with speaking with people that could be able to help me with my feelings of loneliness. I was depressed and lost. I blamed myself for not finding friends or confiding in closer family members. It was a struggle that lasted for years.
Being by yourself is difficult. It took me a while to find happiness within myself, or at least being content with who I am. It's a long process. Everyday I told myself that I can get through this, I am capable of being OK, and I have to fully focus on myself.
I realized that the only person that you could truly trust is yourself. Once you are comfortable with yourself, you hold a great power. You gain confidence, you don't let others control you, you understand that life is something valuable. You learn to find beauty in the world. I became stronger mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Anonymous
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Apr 22, 2020
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I think you feel lonely. Sometimes being alone is something that is beneficial. When I am alone I take the time to journal or paint something that shows how I am feeling and it helps to make me feel better. Someone once told me that you are your bestfriend. Its important to love yourself and know your value because you are worthy of happiness. I can relate to your situation because I also feel like I can only be happy when I have people to share my happiness with, but I am trying to learn that I can be my own happiness. I
Anonymous
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Apr 29, 2020
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Find activities that you can do you on your own that bring you joy. For example you can practice yoga which brings inner peace and joy and can be done on your own. Also painting your feelings is a great way to enjoy time on your own and is also a great and creative outlet. Most importantly you must be able to love yourself and learn how to spend time with yourself without feeling lonely. Though it seems like an odd complex being alone without feeling lonely means to be able to stand alone and enjoy your own company.
AnimalHugger
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May 7, 2020
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i am a firm believer in happiness being a state of mind that comes from within not from those around you. you have to be happy within your own mind to truly enjoy the presence of friends and family around you. do what you like and love not what others around you enjoy. while i understand that being around people is a relieve to the mind a lot of the time, it's only a temporary fix if you are uncomfortable in your own head. have the people around you be an accent to your own happiness not the source of it. plenty of exercises and activities to help you achieve your state of zen.
Adrienne27
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Jun 4, 2020
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I think that finding happiness in other ways may allow you to accomplish this. For example, finding what makes YOU happy first :) This can be through doing activities that you enjoy or like. Personally, I find happiness through my pets, meditation, yoga, and watching movies. Practicing self-care can ensure that you are taking care of your mental and physical health. Self-care ideas include taking a long bath, going for a nature walk, journaling, eating your favorite meal, and stretching. Finding happiness with yourself, regardless of having friends or family, is very important. I can understand that it may be difficult, so feel free to reach out to any listeners or therapists for support.
safeshoulder2CryOn
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Jun 11, 2020
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Hobbies is the core of life as it engages the mind. An engaged mind is often too busy untangling n organising things to feel loneliness. Even if one doesnt have hobbies, a creative mind will always seek solutions for mundane things. Creative thinking will stretch the mind to an elastic form that prevents boredom n loneliness. Some people feel loneliness even when they are surrounded by a large family as they are not connected nor feel they have suportive family. Hence happiness is really dependent on the adoption of certain positive thoughts or actions to improve the moods, feelings, sentiments and behaviours.
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