So Just What IS Loneliness, Anyway? (Loneliness Defined.)

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Loneliness... What Is It and When Do You Feel It?

  • I feel lonely when I'm by myself.

    Votes: 7 35.0%
  • I don't feel lonely when I'm by myself.

    Votes: 6 30.0%
  • I feel lonely when I am around other people.

    Votes: 7 35.0%
  • I don't feel lonely when I am around other people.

    Votes: 1 5.0%
  • I feel lonely all the time, with or without people. (What would change that?)

    Votes: 4 20.0%
  • I don't feel lonely very often. (What's your secret?)

    Votes: 3 15.0%
  • Loneliness is a situation (such as, being around people vs. being alone.)

    Votes: 2 10.0%
  • Loneliness is a state of mind (feeling lonely no matter what your situation.)

    Votes: 7 35.0%
  • Loneliness is something I can change.

    Votes: 5 25.0%
  • Loneliness is something I have no control over--it's just there, or it isn't.

    Votes: 4 20.0%

  • Total voters
    20

seoulsearch

OutWrite Trouble
May 23, 2009
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#83
The question you should be asking is if I'm available for your birthday party.
Why do I suddenly have the urge to reconsider becoming a Jehovah's Witness?

(For anyone who doesn't know, the JW's--at least the ones I've known--don't celebrate birthdays.) :cool:
 

CharliRenee

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#84
Why do I suddenly have the urge to reconsider becoming a Jehovah's Witness?

(For anyone who doesn't know, the JW's--at least the ones I've known--don't celebrate birthdays.) :cool:
Hahaha
 

Tommy379

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Jan 12, 2016
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#85
Why do I suddenly have the urge to reconsider becoming a Jehovah's Witness?

(For anyone who doesn't know, the JW's--at least the ones I've known--don't celebrate birthdays.) :cool:
I figured you'd want to report a theft of your heart.
 

seoulsearch

OutWrite Trouble
May 23, 2009
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#86
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theanointedsinner

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#95
my definition of loneliness: when you are comparing your existing (or non-existing) human interaction with another experience of human interaction you used to have, or an underlying jealousy for how great the other person's experience of human interaction might be

it's all about comparison, or feeling how your existence is insignificant, and it does sometimes relate to "meaning", etc.

the next question, since it's a comparison, what is loneliness, what is not loneliness, and what's the difference, and how do we find the comparison, :unsure:
 

seoulsearch

OutWrite Trouble
May 23, 2009
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#96
my definition of loneliness: when you are comparing your existing (or non-existing) human interaction with another experience of human interaction you used to have, or an underlying jealousy for how great the other person's experience of human interaction might be

it's all about comparison, or feeling how your existence is insignificant, and it does sometimes relate to "meaning", etc.

the next question, since it's a comparison, what is loneliness, what is not loneliness, and what's the difference, and how do we find the comparison, :unsure:
This is a really good question, Anointed, especially for anyone who feels lonely all the time, and that lonely is a feeling that's always there and can't be changed.

And now you have me seriously grasping at how to define what loneliness is not...
 

CharliRenee

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#97
my definition of loneliness: when you are comparing your existing (or non-existing) human interaction with another experience of human interaction you used to have, or an underlying jealousy for how great the other person's experience of human interaction might be

it's all about comparison, or feeling how your existence is insignificant, and it does sometimes relate to "meaning", etc.

the next question, since it's a comparison, what is loneliness, what is not loneliness, and what's the difference, and how do we find the comparison, :unsure:
You have evoked thought, thank you. Hmmmm? Very insightful
 
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Sweetmorningdew78

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Everyone feels lonely at times...it is just some people are very good in handling it... Some people feel lonely and isolate themselves because of fear of being judged... instead of opening and talking about it they keep it to themselves and detached themselves from the people surrounding them.

I feel lonely at times but I am not a lonely person 😄 I can be lonely now and make it disappear faster 😄 but i understand not all people are the same...what works for me may not work for others...it is like if i can tickle myself to make myself laugh it may not work for you 😉

This is happening in my life... I work away from home...and the only text i get is a once a month text if someone needs money... after that...longgg silence again 😂 well, family is family i love my family 😊 but it makes me feel lonely although i am used to it already 😊 but sometimes, i long for a "how are you" text from them.

Another thing is waking up in the middle of the night and a deafening silence is the only noise i can hear...and the reflection of the moon rays through the window at night...it makes me feel lonely too... it is because of my heart wishing someone's beside me and holding me 😊


My friend don't fear to admit if you are lonely...don't suffer in silence...i believe there are still some people who are kind 😊 and are willing to extend their love and will not judge you and me.. because loneliness it can happen to anyone.

And to you...my friend, if you are blessed with that awesome life and happy personality share,extend that blessing to those who may need it... ❤