Urban Loneliness
By abbypringles
@abbypringles (1613)
Philippines
August 26, 2009 2:29am CST
I just researched and written an article about coping with loneliness of living in the first world or major cities. The irony of it all is that most of these cities are usually densely populated and yet one can still feel lonely. Part of that is that most people move into big cities and had to be away from their families in the hopes of establishing their career, which forces them to live on their own. Did you ever feel like that? Or is this just a myth or romanticism of the big cities?
2 responses
@backstreet1008 (11)
• United States
26 Aug 09
I think this is definitely true in a lot of situations. Especially since there are so many people, it can feel like everyone's moving so fast and you can't quite keep up. Plus, it's harder to form deep relationships with people because you don't see the same people all the time. Also, living in the city is a much more stressful and fast-paced life.
-Danielle
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@abbypringles (1613)
• Philippines
26 Aug 09
Nice point you've raised there. It is really hard to build relationships and it feels as though you are always trying to compete with others. the extreme levels of stress can really spiral into a feeling of isolation, which can be worse than being physically alone. nice point danielle! 
@my_name_is_coco (4333)
• Philippines
17 Oct 09
if I'll live in the city by my own,I would like to spend my time to discover myself.yes,I would feel lonely,but instead of moping around in my apartment I would go out and meet new friends.I would keep in touch with my family,but I will form "new family" with friends in the city.it's a fun stage and you will discover and learn a lot by living on your own.it will teach you new skills.
@abbypringles (1613)
• Philippines
19 Oct 09
I agree. It opens up a lot of opportunities, so there really is two sides to it. It all depends on your ability to adapt to the situation you're in and how you can make the best of it.
