Do you consider yourself a generally lonely person?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

There's a difference between being alone and being lonely. Being alone is a state, when one is not in the company of others. Loneliness is an emotion. It's a feeling of sadness that comes from isolation. The sense of emotional abandonment can be a result of being alone. Hundred people may be around you, but you would still feel sad and abandoned. You can be alone without feeling lonely. I've never really told this to anyone before, but I joined G@G out of loneliness. I was heavily into depression. It was a vicious cycle. I felt like I was falling into this pit of depression. My mom's cancer, my parents' fight, my grandparents moving out, my mum's mood swings, school. Everything became too much. My brother thought I was 'pretending' to be depressed to seek attention. Honestly, I felt like there was this void that could never be filled. I used to cry myself to sleep every night. I went to a therapist, but stopped after she told everything I told her to my father. There was no sense of professionalism. My father sent a picture of my diary entries to my brother who then read it out to my mom. I wrote some things out of anger (my mom and I had a huge fight one day). My family is messed up. I'm doing better now though. I meditate and avoid isolating myself. Although, I feel like the feeling has crept back in.

DizzyDesii · Accepted Answer

Not at all. Im a lonewolf but not lonely. Us lonewolfs socialize when we get ready. But we’re never lonely cause we know we can have company when WE get ready for it

ohshee · Accepted Answer

No I don't think I am at least I hope I'm not LOL I'm pretty busy. I stay pretty busy I always have I do kind of wish to discover 19 bulshit with hurry up I live in a 24-hour town and there's always bands playing all kinds of stuff to do and lots of people but for the last past year and a half it's been dead and I got to quit going out because of that I'm content I think there's times when I talk to somebody on the phone after I talk to them again kind of bummed that I haven't talked to her on the phone and she wasn't right here that's like 85% impossible so they're still wiggle room lol

Lynx122 · Accepted Answer

Ehm I'm a loner and in the past I was alright that way. Lately I've wanted to socialie but not too much and it's a thing I need to balance along with 100 other things and I don't always do a good job. But I'm so used to being alone even when I don't socialize much for a while I'm still fine but it's nice once in a while to mix things up.

Dennisjf12 · Answer

With the hobbies I always had and the camping a lot we used to do, and over the years we drifted from all our friends and then with this virus it just made us that much more of a homebody wich fit my wife just fine. But I have been hit very hard, and my wife has cut me off and locked the refrigerator door if you know what I mean (NO SEX IN almost ten years, and to make worse, I have very severe depression, anxiety, and now dementia. I have been looking for women to talk to on some of the adult websites, but I am having very little luck trying to keep on for a long time that I can really get too like. I have never tried to meet any of them. But that was not my intent

Cryptoanonne · Answer

Extremely lonely... even when Im with friends and family, Im always thinking about later, like 'Im gonna be alone again come tonight'. Im constantly thinking about it too. Part of the reason Im on this site tbh lol cause there's people to interact with

paradiseonearth93 · Answer

I’m a huge loner and I’ve never been lonely. I really don’t understand when others tell me they’re feeling lonely, like my brain doesn’t comprehend or understand what that feels like because I’ve never felt that way. I’m not sure why but I don’t know what loneliness is. And I’ve been single most my life.

MCheetah · Answer

ALL THE F*CKING TIME! I genuinely feel like an alien, and that's even if I'm living in the biggest, most crowded city in Korea. (Though I guess not knowing Korean or looking like them only adds to that, not reduces it.) I'm constantly lonely, so it's not ever time when I'm not. I voted option D.

15_Debo · Answer

I am lonely but I'm happy with that...
I like book characters more than real people, cause its a cruel beautiful world with rude people...
But I am quite social also at times...
So it depends on the situation and my mood...
I have frequent mood swings...

Kaamraj · Answer

I'm lonely, actually I've been isolated knowingly by other people. At first it bothered me but now that I know that this is my life and I have to get used to it and there is no other way, I spend time doing other things and entertaining my hobbies to get by. And note that men reported more loneliness than women.

silkjames · Answer

Hell Noo IL be lonely when I die I only have family and really great friends sometimes I like kicking it by my self and I understand why people are scared to be in relationships everyone gets hurt that pain makes u stronger if u let it but yeah lonely no 🙅🏾‍♂️

Anonymous · Answer

Yeah because I can't be my 'real self' and no one can always be there with me.
So what's the point to care about others if they never were there when I needed them the most?
I'm a loving, honest and loyal person but I want people who want to stay in touch me everyday or at least 3 times a week.
I hate once in 2+ weeks types of friends because no body is too busy. I've seen busiest people managing to keep constant touch with their friends.

CurlyGirl42 · Answer

Considering how much time I am actually alone (these days there can easily be a week or more in between seeing anyone in person) I am not a generally lonely person. But I do get lonely sometimes, like when I try to set up social events and fail.

Jouth · Answer

I'm an asshole. People try to get close to me because I'm easy to talk to and seem trustworthy, but then I take advantage of them and steal some of their fries when they're not looking. I'm a degenerate on a twisted trail, swept away where the wild winds wail.

davidst123 · Answer

I used have a lot friends hang out with them but now this days just me. I have some friends i talk to sometime. Being alone for a while is dangerous. Once you see how peaceful it is, you don't want to deal with people anymore. -Tom Hardy

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

All my life, I've always been outgoing/extroverted. At times when I want my "alone time" which is quite rare, someone will eventually wanna join me to hang out or for some activities.

Lliam · Answer

Not at all. I have a wonderful wife. I have friends and socialize just enough. I also have some amazing Facebook friends all around the world. I even have a few really cool GAG acquaintances.

Taylah9 · Answer

I'm alone but quite content that way. I've been in relationships for the past 10 years so I'm at a point now where I'm happy being by myself. I'm not lonely but I'm alone if that makes sense.

Nomina · Answer

I'm definitely a loner who's had to learn to socialize within limits. If I had my way I'd live far away from people. But I can't... yet.

Cnlngler · Answer

No, I talk to everyone.. I even talk and dessagree with myself.. Ill talk to the wall if there isn't anyone around me lol... Its nice when you walk around and everyone knows you and you know everyone. Its the way I was raised.

ankita666 · Answer

Its actually not loneliness. Its solitude Its like when the world leaves you it loneliness. When you leave the world its solitude!

ShadezMcgee · Answer

I am already introverted and a loner. I do get lonely now and then, but I am used to it and do pretty well by myself for the most part.

TonyV · Answer

Its lonely being an average guy, no one gives a shit if I live or die, I'm just an option no one is ever going to pick.

Mynameisbobby · Answer

I'm a loner, I don't see things like other people see them and I've been ridiculed so much for believe certain things that I just want to keep too myself.

DonkeyDan · Answer

I don't think I'm lonely, I'm quite active socially but I also appreciate my own time, it's a good balance for me.

TremorJay · Answer

Being lonely is not a personality trait. Calling yourself "a lonely person" is just an unhealthy narrative

ChiPaPa · Answer

Yeah, things are hard to maintain with friends moving on, settling down having their families when you can't even get a date and nobody contacts you unless you initiate. If they really waned to talk to me, they can contact me first.

just_a_potato · Answer

It's weird when people like me who are surrounded by people 24/7 are still lonely. I'm lonely a lot but not alone :/

Jlegacy · Answer

Since I met my wife, I have never felt alone. Before I met her, I never did. I had God, Jesus and angels keeping me company.

bolverk · Answer

B. I live alone and like it that way if I need company that's not a problem. Too many people today equate being alone to being lonely, they are two totally separate things.

ChiTown33 · Answer

No. But most the time I like to deal with a better class of people. And since I'm typically the only one who fits that bill I tend to keep to myself. 🤣🤣🤣

TurningGraves · Answer

There’s no excuse for loneliness in this day and age.

lilyanony1 · Answer

I need friends but I can't have them until I know what it is exactly what I want.

innerman · Answer

I have always been a lone wolf. It’s kinda nice. You are expect less from the world, never get disappointed

Cherry234 · Answer

I do get lonely sometimes. I don't have that many friends but I can count one good irl friend I have

NathanDavis · Answer

nope... although I live alone, I have my circles of people close by

rcljr · Answer

I avoid people, they’re all bat shit fucking insane.

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

No but sometimes I feel super alone. Wbu? Does Travis help with that?

Renegade_Sailor · Answer

None of the above, I am gregarious AF, I can get out and start an hour long conversation with a total stranger and make a new friend.

exitseven · Answer

I consider myself a loner. I do get lonely sometimes but mostly I do not mind being alone.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I need more IRL friends but with this pandemic you don't know whose healthy or sick

BabySpice0508 · Answer

Yes, even though I have my family and my partner and I'm 20 and have a bit, and speak to people most of the time. I have no friends, so I usually am just waiting for my partner or family to reply to my texts 🤦‍♀️😕

convo_king89 · Answer

When I’m out, I can’t talk to people. Like at a job, but I don’t really go out of my way to meet people just for the sake of meeting people.

misterCage4 · Answer

I am socially good when I need to socialise. But I frequently feel lonely most of the days. I got used to it though

ALewis30 · Answer

Most of the time. It's like I don't belong anywhere. No one understands me or want to know me better.

pink_and_inlove · Answer

I get lonely sometimes. Besides my boyfriend, those few people that i text are all that I have

Grubhub · Answer

Yea and no. Depends on how I’m feeling. You’re only lonely if you feel that way

Eleni88 · Answer

I’m socIalize enough I’m pretty happy I like the fact i don’t have to answer to anyone one. Especially off the clock.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Outside of family I'm mostly a loner, but I'm around my family a whole lot though.

Ryfyle · Answer

Nah I love to hang out with friends and like minded people, but the deal is that I'm Tired.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

The only words I can think of that describe myself very accurate is Goat and Barn Owl

haooy · Answer

I don't like many people but I smile a lot so I get along with people fairly well.

Joshua0213 · Answer

I'm like a mix, like people from my town i talk to all the time but rarely ever talk to outsiders

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Loner with lots of acquaintances and i'm happy with it

Anonymous · Answer

I’m almost always surrounded by people but I’m almost always lonely.

Kvynhanma · Answer

No I’m just misunderstood but that apparently doesn’t stop people from annoying me

gaguser77 · Answer

I socialize a lot. Dont like being quiet and being alone all day.

JustinTimberlegs · Answer

F O R E V E R  A L O N E 😭

t-8900 · Answer

SOMEONE JUST F***ING HUG ME!!!

IAMNathanael · Answer

Yeah generally. I'm always isolating myself

sensible27 · Answer

I'm a little alone, yes.

CaliSixx · Answer

Hahahahahaha, I haven't been outside in three days

humanearth · Answer

I am about 50% of a loner and I'm happy with that

Wise4myage · Answer

I socialize just enough.

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