Is Anybody Lonely ?

Im lonely, I live with my boyfriend and 2 kids and still feel lonely most of the time.

I can totally relate to this.....I can be in a room full of people and still feel alone.

I have heard others say this too.
Horrible feeling. Very sad feeling-at least for me.
I can never attain a connection that will quell my craving for someone.
I am married with two children but feel undeniably alone in this world.
I guess that is a part of my depression.

I have been in therapy for twenty years....on and off and have been on over forty psych meds and have yet to fill my hole.
I still keep up hope. Sometimes I may get a good "spell" going, but it never lasts.

I picked no, but that's not entirely true. I prefer solitude the majority of the time. I don't want to be around people, or talk to people(except for my wife). I have friends, and when I feel like it I see them and talk to them. For the most part though, I much prefer to be alone. I am alone the vast majority of the day until my wife gets home from work around 9pm.

The reason it's not entirely true is because, even though I am always alone by my own choosing, and the majority of the time I enjoy it, there are times at which I start to feel lonely. Though even in the loneliness I am feeling, when I feel it, I still do not want to be around others. It's weird, I'm not quite sure how to explain it. I'll get lonely but still want to be alone.

EDIT: I can relate to the above posts as well where it was mentioned that they feel lonely when they are with people. When I am around people I often feel lonely, because I don't feel I relate to others, or understand them. That surely invites a certain lonely feeling within. It is that way except with the people I consider myself closest to, and even with them, sometimes I feel that way.

Is the pope Catholic.

Thankfully no!

I'm lonely, too. I live in a ghost town (population 15). People don't move to places like this to have a social life. My husband and I moved here when he lost his job - it's our vacation home. The people I do know are ranchers, and are very busy.

Depends on the day really, but I live alone and have social anxiety disorder.

I have one best friend and that is it ( it's nice that i can tell her everything and anything).
All my other "friends" have backstabbed me in the past so i have a hard time trusting people.

Hi, I moved here from Peru and I understand how isolating it can become to be so far away from family, especially the culture shock. I moved when I was 15 but I still remember how awkward it was to find someone in common with teenagers here in the US, especially when I didn't speak any English and had no idea about anything or how things work in the US. I have family in Buenos Aires and they tell me how tough things are over there especially with the economy going through so much over there. Hang in there, people in L.A. are very helpful especially among latinos, I always find so much acceptance from people of other latin american countries like El Salvador, Nicaragua, you name it. You can find new friends in L.A., I know I have, is just more intimidating.

Best wishes

I'm lonely because I choose to be alone. I guess I need to experience more joy in life, seek more experiences and really don't care what people think. Sometimes you have to just say ***** it.

im lonely because im ugly, hated, worthless, boring, dont fit in, etc.

I feel very lonely too x

I feel lonely for a close friend. I know a lot of people, but none I would consider close. Finding a kindred spirit can be very difficult sometimes. Chin up, silver tree. You never know what tomorrow may bring.

I can relate!

Bless your heart, thank you. And for you too

Its nice having some one close. Trust its takes so it does as yoda may say.
Here to tomorrow.....

I don't experience loneliness often or for very long. I'm an only & have always enjoyed my own company. I also prefer one on one interactions (though on forums I like the varied conversations with multiple people) or very small groups. I do feel isolated sometimes, because of my husband's issues. After 17 years together, I've only recently started opening up about them. I also can feel a bit empty because when he goes into his dark place, he can be emotionally distant & hurtful. I always enjoy making new friends, so, if anyone needs someone to chat with, you're welcome to pm me.

Hi

People can feel lonely regardless of how my people they know. It's when we feel disconnected from people, when we feel we are not understood, when we feel there is no one that truly gets us...that's when I think loneliness kicks in.

I only really have my hubby that I can truly be myself with....he makes me feel understood and cared for and deep down, that's what we all want. Sadly, even when we do have these things, sometimes we don't see it So, although I only have my hubby...I don't feel lonely because of that connection. But this is just for me, may not apply to everyone.

I'm not lonely because I have finally found someone that truly loves me and deeply cares for me the way I feel for him. But I have always felt alone because I have had a traumatic childhood and being adopted. By not having a family I feel I will always have issues......