Embracing loneliness

I've had friends in the past, but sadly we just went in different directions. I am lonely as hell...but although I don't have people to socialise with.

I guess, I still have people who kinds still care about me.

I just feel we should embrace loneliness more and to just take away this stigma, that not having friends makes you seem like a complete loser or weirdo.

Instead I feel we should embrace it, into being a stronger human being, more independent and confident etc..

I'm just fed up of seeing "fake friendships", ”fake followers” on social media.

Like who really knows 20K followers//people?

Just wanted to say how I feel...because I am lonely but at the same time I feel kind content within myself.

I'm not judging people, it's OK to have loads of friends, to be popular.

Any thoughts?

Reply 1

Forlornsoul

Agree
You should absolutely try and find people with similar interests etc
But there's no shame in doing things alone
In fact it's a great confidence booster

Reply 2

black tea

The stigma is all in people's heads. Past school age, no one really cares whether you have friends or how you spend your free time. If you are comfortable being alone, that's totally cool. If not, there are plenty of ways to meet people if you want to.

Reply 3

Bookworm524

I don't always want to be surrounded by people; in fact, sometimes I feel even more lonely when other people are super close with each other and I'm not part of their group. I feel like there's a freedom in being alone, being able to choose and do what you want. Like, a weekend stuffed full of socialising is not a proper weekend to rest.

But of course it's good to have a long-term friend or at least someone that you can talk to if needed. It's like how I like to go travel and go on an adventure, provided I know there's home to go back to at the end of the day. And when that friend may be hard to come by, I'll be content with acquaintances that I can chat with from time to time.