What things make you feel lonely?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (218846)
Walnut Creek, California
October 6, 2016 4:44pm CST
I noticed the other day the our preschool sunflower, once a recipient of attention from all, and a source of pride from the kids, was starting to fade, as all sunflowers must in the Fall.
Almost like a pouting child, it has turned away from the play area, hanging its head to the North.
I took this photograph from the parking lot today, and it made me feel lonely.
I feel lonely when I hear kids say No! when another asks, Can I play with you? I feel lonely when I think of friends and relatives who are no longer around. I feel lonely when I'm in a crowd but can't relate to what has brought people there (alcohol, NASCAR, metal music, etc.).
interestingly, I DON'T feel lonely when I'm alone at home, working on speakers, grading papers, or practicing my guitar or mandolin.
What makes you feel lonely?
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@vandana7 (100282)
• India
7 Oct 16
I want to forget the recent episode...kinda of imagining folks yapping in their language in my home, and me feeling isolated, they not listening to what I want or need. Gave me creeps. In many ways, I don't identify with my folks...having been in hostels earlier on so ..acting socially is fine...but in the heart, acceptance is not there. Pretty much feeling that i am their guest or they are mine...nothing to say we are family.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
7 Oct 16
Oh my goodness, this is a beautiful photo and has so much meaning behind it. It is almost like seeing a lost baby shoe and there is no sign of the other mate for it. I have been feeling rather lonely at the moment because the guy I was head over heels for simpely forgot about me. Things that make me lonely is memories. I love my memories and I am so happy I went through everything I have had. Just sometimes I remember that those people have changed or are long gone. But we get through it and find a way to cope and feel the warmth of embrace whether physically or mentally. That is why I listen to music, I don't feel so alone as soon as I turn on music.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
7 Oct 16
I feel lonely when those I am close to prefer their cell phones over me.
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@TheHorse (218846)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Oct 16
@Susan2015 Precisely. I find it to be incredible.
@marguicha (223020)
• Chile
6 Oct 16
@TheHorse I have to be strong all the time for the sake of my daughters. But so many days I remember of days gone by, when my husband and my grandson were alive. It was as if it were another world.
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@crossbones27 (49463)
• Mojave, California
6 Oct 16
Actually people make me feel lonely, but also not so much if they are are at a distance. Does that make sense?
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@crossbones27 (49463)
• Mojave, California
6 Oct 16
@TheHorse Good question. Women obviously not so much, but in general I prefer people to be at a distance. Does that make sense? lol
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@TheHorse (218846)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Oct 16
@crossbones27 I prefer people I can't relate to to be at a mutually respectful distance. I do try to be friendly overall.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
8 Oct 16
i enjoy bein' alone myself, get lots more done that way. hmm, i dunno quite how to answer yer query?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
10 Oct 16
@TheHorse why not, my equine bud? i find great peace'n such myself. perhaps i'm more mis-wired'n i thought?
@vandana7 (100282)
• India
6 Oct 16
Pony, I feel lonely when I go out with some of my former neighbors...I feel dad is not around...dad is almost like my child. But if I had to say loneliness, I went to one place to buy a home...I was engulfed with immense loneliness..everything about that place was good, yet...the gut feeling was not. I want to go there once more to confirm whether it is place related or my mood related.
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@Letranknight2015 (51964)
• Philippines
7 Oct 16
When you realize that every one you know has a wife and kids or when you lose more than one dog. that's why i don't talk about it because its sad.
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@just4him (317042)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Oct 16
Until I moved I wasn't lonely. My son lived with me and though he was in his world and me in mine - he's a gamer and spent the majority of his time in his room, and me well I write so I'm in my office all the time, but with the move and my son now having a car, I feel suddenly alone more than any other time in my life. Hence my post at the time - I Have No Purpose - Now I have a purpose again, or at least I'm getting one so I don't feel as alone as I did when I first moved here. However, there are still those lonely times I wish I could spend with someone else. I'm getting my chance for that this weekend.
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@TheHorse (218846)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 Oct 16
Glad I captured the feeling. I think. My gardens make me feel so alive. I can't say I hate it, as it's a part of life, but it saddens me a bit when the corn plants turn brown, the sunflowers hang their heads, and another "harvest" has passed.
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@teamfreak16 (43418)
• Denver, Colorado
7 Oct 16
Well, being alone, for one thing. Depression, for another.
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@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
18 Oct 16
some go memories of my hubby and the little girl we lost, or whenmy son get s suy and does not see me for awhiole by interestingly being on here helps a lot as you can still feel lomely when you live in a placel like thjis witn sdome 200 other people. then I get '
a charge out of t he fellow who flirts wioty me as he is mysons age lol because once I admire his funny large fox h ead bedroom slippers no romance Im 89 to his 57 or so lol
@PurnaSharma (2562)
• Guwahati, India
8 Oct 16
Many things like people who close to me,whenever there is no bucks in my pocket and bank as well.
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
17 Oct 16
Right now? Everything. Being alone in bed. Waking up alone. Sitting on the couch with a friend in the room, with the person who'd always been next to me...not there. The pain, broken heart, and betrayal aside, I am struggling with the lack of being part of something. I miss the kind touches, the hugs, the person to lean on.
@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
20 Oct 16
Like you, being in a crowd....that I have little in common with. I generally don't feel lonely, even when I am alone, doing the things I love.....sewing, baking, reading....
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
9 May 18
@TheHorse
The Horse that is an interesting question. I guess I will say what makes me lonely is when I have so many problems with the noise here and people talking behind my back here acting like they are in kindergarten and then my cat not behaving. I just cannot take it with all that going on at once. It makes me very sad that when my cat does that I cannot even count on her to help me through the day.
