Why is that inspite living in a populated world, we feel lonely most of the time ?
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We feel lonely because we failed to find those who would validate us and understand us at the level we want them to. There are only a few of those individuals with unique ability to accept us for who we are without judging and criticism. In that case, it's better to be with Noone than with EVERYone (just like an old saying says). We learn a lot from being lonely so it is not necessarily that bad at all. We need to retreat from the outside world sooner or later and be left alone just to rethink and reanalyze all that was brought upon us. We will always be looking for that special something or someone, and strongly believing they exist and will appear to us sooner or later...Without that belief, life would not be as exciting and thrilling experience..and it certainly would not meet our expectations each and every time (much more exciting to look for new and special things that just come up spontaneously rather than expect them to be thrown at us in a particular order....sort of like hide-and-seek game).
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Yes I have felt empty inside and I sort of still do once in a while.  It's kinda weird because you keep asking yourself why do I feel this way?  I was valedictorian of my class and I always had a lot of friends around, but I still felt empty inside.  I would see all the couples around hugging and kissing and looking all happy and I would wonder why can't that happen to me?  It seemed like an acceptable guy would never like me. I concentrated on studying harder because I felt that was all I had.  I really wanted a boyfriend then I stopped thinking about it so much and I finally got one.  Hope you find who/what you are looking for! Good Luck!
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Im right there with you. You kinda feel that you dont really fall into any minority or group/click... just you on your island. I think we're unique enough to just be... us. Its lonely, isn't it. I often have trouble finding good friends i can count on, but have an abundance of mutual friends that i can hang out with... but it seems like you can never find anyone who can relate to you.
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Sometimes being lonely doesn't involve the lack of friends. Its like a state of mind. When someone claims he/she is lonely, he/she usually craves the companionship or love of another person. Sometimes they want to be loved by another person. Basically, loneliness or the experience of being lonely, is any emotion that is wrapped up in urgency or anxiety. The urgency creates a fear that the very thing a person wants or is longing for is being denied or withheld from that person. Anxiety creates a fear that the very thing a person is lusting for is in some way being denied or withheld from them.. The person is unaware that they are afraid and in response to being unaware, they seek and crave or lust after the very thing they believe they cannot have. THIS IS THE TRUE MEANING OF BEING LONELY...A person is never lonely for a person or a thing. That person is seeking an experience they believe they cannot have..I.V...I hope this helps a little bit....
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Chances are though that a lot of it is just in your head. I bet they're are boys out there that find you cute, if not maybe you haven't me the right people yet. sounds like maybe your suffering from depression. We all get that sometimes. \n\nIts common to sometimes feel left out of the world and alone. If you feel these feelings to often maybe you should talk to someone.
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the feeling of emptiness
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anyway why are feeling alone? You should have family members or frens around you.  make more new frens.\n\nmy email add is srileela29@yahoo.com
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not everyone fills their life with animals if they live alone, heck some people love being alone and don't even like animals, but for the  rest of us its just  human nature to  have some one or some thing to love, take care of protect and share life with..loneliness propels many to fill that void...for many it gives them a reason to live and find joy in life... think how depressed these people would be if they were totally alone ...scientifically it has been proved that people thrive with affection  , touching and  love and wither without it.
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Most often people feel lonely because they haven't learned to love themselves very much. Often it's because they spend so much time trying to please others or to be all things to all people that they don't take the time to learn what THEY need themselves. It's hard, but you need to learn to be happy with yourself, about yourself, and by yourself. If you can do this, then you will not find yourself lonely, or needy. In turn, others won't be turned off by you because you seem lonely, and sad, and needy. You will suddenly appear more interesting and desirable to someone else. It may sound contradictory, but I think you will find many people will agree with me.
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Yes, generally, everyone goes through periods of loneliness.\nBut, that, simply means that their Life is empty. Or, they are stuck, not knowing what direction to take. What do you want from Life? What are your Goals? What are your Needs? Where do you want to be in the next 5 years as far as relationship, career, education, etc? These are the things which one can deal with during these periods. If loneliness is due to not having anyone in your Life to share with, there are community groups to join and meet people. What are your hobbies or interests? There are groups to join where the people share your specific interests. Loneliness can, also, be related to depression. In that case, check this out with a counselor. One clue is wanting to change one's Life but, not having the energy or ambition to do it. Or, just wanting to "Shut The World Out." Those are clues to depression & remedies which can take care of that so, that you an move on in Life. Community Mental Health agencies or local hospital may give you some support. Best of Luck.
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its because you feel bad for yourself. if u think about it humanity is a bit selfish. now that your alone you wish you still had a partner.
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just think you are "lonely" but not necessarily "alone" \ni know what loneliness and emptiness feel like, especially when i was younger. but what helped me through it was when i finally grew up and realized that the world does not revolve around me. we sometimes feel alone when we feel like we are being ignored... that's how i used to think. but now, i don't care anymore if nobody pays attention to me. you will get more positive feedbacks if you were to help other people in need -- and in return, that actually gets you noticed even more. compared to sulking in your own sadness. so try to go out and help out... it's a wonderful feeling.
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I think everybody who is lonely feels that way.  Get out and meet people instead of sitting there feeling sorry for yourself.
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Don't know...maybe we are just lonely ppl with little to do and this is our way to communicate and connect with others. \n\nMost of the time the people on here are pleasant, funny, caring and real with us and I for one appreciate that. \n\n:-)
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Well I feel so the way U feel.Its a wastage of time,money and also the fuel(which is already very less).\nBut,there is no alternative. Earth is over-crowded and we have to find living conditions on other Planets.So,Its important.
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Lonely is a state of feeling unaccepted. You can be lonely on a crowded bus. If you find self acceptance, you can be alone and not feel lonely at all. \n\nGet to know yourself. Talk to your mate and find out what they're thinking about your relationship. Maybe they're sitting over there wondering how they can be closer to you. Maybe they're just lost and confused.\n\nFigure out who you are and what you want. Take steps to interact with people on a deep level. Smile and say hello to everyone you see. Find activities you enjoy and go do them. Choose to say goodbye to lonely.
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yes everyone is so busy with their lives that they don't have time for each other or for other people... if you do find someone it's a very rare person who will....