Connecting with others.

@Pose123 (21635)
Canada
September 8, 2009 7:19pm CST
Do you sometimes feel distant from others? Are there times who you don't feel comfortable talking about yourself? Often the best way to get out of this mood is by asking others how they are feeling. Expressing concern for others will often be all it takes to bridge the gap between you. Surprisingly, you may soon be sharing your own feelings and concerns as others open up to you. We are social beings and we do need friends and real friendships blossoms when we take the time to listen to others and to share our own feelings.
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• United States
9 Sep 09
I feel very distant from others. I'm more of a loner, and I prefer to be alone because I operate better that way. I have friends, but I tend to keep them at a distance. There is only one person in my life who I really can talk to and connect with. I'm just not comfortable with sharing feelings with others.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
10 Sep 09
Hi Valentine, We are all different but it's good that you have that one person. Thank you for your comment. Blessings.
@Margajoe (4746)
• Germany
9 Sep 09
I am a loner mostly, so I would say I do feel distant from others. Grew up as an only child. I need to be alone often. Sometimes when I am with people I feel more lonely then when I am alone. I find people tiring, seeing as most of the people I know here are depressed out of work or don't have money. This does not make me happy either. But, I will try to listen and help. It is tiring trying to workout there negative talks.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
10 Sep 09
Hi Margajoe, Many people are loners and it's good to have some time alone. Being surrounded by negativity is never good for anyone. I hope that things will improve for your friends and everyone gets more positive. Thank you for commenting. Blessings.
@Mirita (2668)
• United States
9 Sep 09
Usually when you see concern for others they'll show concern for you.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
9 Sep 09
Hi Mirita, Thanks for this. Blessings.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
9 Sep 09
Hello dear Pose. You are right that it is a good way for us to open oir mind by asking others how they are feeling. This way both sides will find some topics on it. A heart-to-heart talk is easily started thus.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
9 Sep 09
Hi williamjisir, Thank you for commenting and we agree. Blessings.
@zhuhuifen46 (3483)
• China
9 Sep 09
Yours is so instructive. Showing concern for people around in words and deeds is the best way to set up a friendly community for ourselves. We do need friends to feel solid and concrete. What we do is quickly rewarding. Even an one way offering is also pleasing to our heart. One has to do something to demonstrate his value, and it is a good way to avoid hollow and sorrow.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
10 Sep 09
Hi zhuhuifen, Thank you for your comment. Blessings.
• United States
10 Sep 09
I don't really know why but I'm one of those people who could sit alone and just twiddle my thumbs instead of getting out and getting to know others. I've never been a big people person. No I am not emo, I am not antisocial either. I would just rather sit alone peaceful and quiet than have to put up with the drama that seems to permeate the lives of people these days. God Bless.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
11 Sep 09
Hi eternal_ink, We are all different and there is much to be said for wanting to spend some time alone. Things have a way of working out. Thank you for commenting. Blessings.
• Philippines
9 Oct 09
I am connected with my friend here in mylot and he's nice person online and off-line. anyways, i am happy with him and am proud that he made a huge difference here comparing last year,.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
9 Oct 09
Hi Mikacla, Thanks for commenting. Blessings.