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Originally Posted by MsLady
Interesting.. I feel like I could have written this, myself. I can be a bit pessimistic though when it comes to other people. I find they're often more interested in talking about themselves than they are at listening to others. It's like we live in a (dare I say it) very narcissistic-like society.. and I just don't blend well with that.
I do think, as a whole, we're becoming more disconnected from each other. People are out for themselves.. social media is all about fame and attention.. etc. Yes, friendships can definitely be shallow. I had wondered if covid19 would actually help us improve on this or makes us more isolated.
I don't know about you.. but I rarely talk on the phone, anymore. Conversations are mainly via text or social media.. and people skim through conversations because they're also multi tasking. Am I being negative again? Lol
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That's true for sure - the text/type conversations. I pretty much only talk on the phone when I have to (making dr appts, etc) - otherwise, it's all texting. Which does cause problems for sure.
And yes - we are in a very self-oriented society now. I think we've lost some of that willingness to sacrifice that was there in earlier generations. Some have it obviously - the military, the police officers, the firefighters - people still willing to put their lives on the line...
I worry that covid *is* making people more isolated. I hope that it's not a long-lasting situation.
