It seems like loneliness affects us guys more than anything. How do you survive like that?

Gpda0074 · 2022-03-23T21:05:03+00:00

Once I figured out that being alone is better than being lonely with someone right next to you, it became much easier.

lmea14 · 2022-03-24T06:14:51+00:00

Honestly, people can be annoying. You can't be alone 100% of the time, but being able to do whatever you want without worrying if the other person is enjoying themselves is very liberating.

surrealstrength · 2022-03-24T06:59:43+00:00

Lately I've been keeping to myself. I stay busy most of the time and in my free time i keep to myself. I feel tired to go out and socialize. This comes with feeling lonely as well. But yeah days go by and honestly i think that loneliness subsides and becomes just being alone.

Sh3master · 2022-03-25T11:26:20+00:00

If you're lonely and isolated, maybe you can find some clubs or activities in your neighborhood that is done in groups. Maybe hiking, running, cycling, computer gaming, arts/crafts, etc... If you pick an activity that you like, there's a better chance of connecting with other like minded people.

Suddenly_Sisyphus42 · 2022-03-24T17:01:53+00:00

I feel lonely sometimes, but mostly prefer to be alone. It helps to have a pet and at least one good friend. I mostly try to keep myself busy with my hobbies and leisure activities. Often, I feel like the only time I can be my authentic self is when I am alone, so I'm grow pretty comfortable with my solitude.

michaelpaoli · 2022-03-24T07:53:43+00:00

Practice. Practice, practice, practice
think of / get used to it as the norm, not the exception

distracted through

Yep, that's a (generally) useful one.

loneliness and emotional pain really does tear you up (physically and mentally)

It'll only cut about a decade off your life.

FatherOfLights88 · 2022-03-26T00:15:51+00:00

There's 'loneliness', and then there's 'intractable loneliness'.

The former can be softened/resolved by a myurqd of things, such as therapy, socializing, reaching out when in need, etc...

The latter is what's left when all of the options above have been exhausted.

I have one single thread that keeps me moving forward. It's a future that I could never have imagined, but can now see clearly. In this future, I see the spouse I currently don't have. Regardless of what's going on right now, my curiosity over watching this future approach is the sole factor that mitigates my loneliness.

Title	It seems like loneliness affects us guys more than anything. How do you survive like that?
Author	BlackoutWalksAlone
Upvotes	38
Comments	18
Date	March 23, 2022 8:12 PM UTC (4 years ago)
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