The opposite of loneliness?
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i have read some of your answers and your post here in yA's.  you are undoubtedly a very well read and intelligent individual, also somewhat unique.  you are now strengthening your anti-social wall up around you take it from one with much experience with this.  just look at how fortunate that you are.  it sounds like you have an excellent job, which also means no felony convictions (a real isolation enabler).  i have read another posters advice to you about getting some exercise, try it only do some serious physical activity preferably something you don't care for or is difficult for you.  remember what you yourself said-  that every action has a consequence do you really want the consequences that come with the direction you are traveling?
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i completely understand. i have the same problem. i think you have to be happy. just because there are people around doesn't mean you can't be lonely. like something is missing and you're not quite sure what sometimes. doctors sometimes help but i think it's all something that can be worked on by ourselves it just may take awhile. i'm sure this isn't really an answer but at least you know you're not alone in this aspect :)
935021
The opposite to a life with love.
933217
It depends on the day of the week, the time of month or if your close to valentines or christmas etc.\nBeing single is ok, I am completely independant, am not answerable to anyone and very rarely disappointed.\nBut that doesn't stop me feeling lonely when I'm sat in on my own, sadly answering question after question on here... \nI think it would be nice to find companionship, but then I meet someone and before it develops into a relationship it gets all heavy or complicated and think I can do without the hassle.. \nI have plenty of friends and will keep it that way until someone totally special comes my way.\nNot getting into something on the premise I am lonely, if I did that, I could let any kind of scumbag into my life, and they would probably leave it just as quickly having stripped me of my confidence. I am not prepared to let that happen.
456632
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.
905151
Is it lonely up there on your pedestal?
230489
wow! totally. i actually just posted a question because i feel depressed and i just moved to a really cold city that has long winters. part of it for me is a need for sunlight and being outdoors- less sunlight in winter and its harder to be outside so much. i am a social butterfly- but in this weather i get really hermit-like and want to be left alone. i know how you feel.
522720
I understand you. I have felt the same way. There are no easy answers. I suggest a cabin in the woods far from other people for about a year until you get lonely and find the redeeming value of other peopels company even if you dont like them.
1056315
Yes it is easy to get lost in feeling alone. I have several friends but they are all married and none of them understand that being single and on the dating scene is one of the most " alone " feelings in the world. I do believe that they would skip my funeral if it somehow hindered their plans to go to the lake.  \n\nThat is where my faith in GOD comes into play. I do know that God will be with me no matter what and I will not be alone. \nThat is hard to remember some days but it does help me.
685804
Hey, people are not destined to be alone. There is someone out there in this world who is destined for you. Sometimes, they are just right infront of you but you didn't see them! \n\nWe have to meet the wrong persons before meeting the right one. Apperance doesn't count. Its better to read a book than to judge it.\n\nI feel empty, too, at times, but come to think of it again, I have my family and friends who loves me as much. A few of them are also people I could confide it.\n\nSo feel blessed, and don't feel empty.
1050489
Awww so sweet. \n\nRide it out cowboy! Talking to people would help too.\n\nYour not alone.\n\nI feel alone, because I am sad, not because I don't have someone.
941124
Sure -- as long as everyone knows there cannot be any emotional ties.  On-line friends are a terrific sounding board and some even come with "added benefits".  All depends on what you're looking for.  Good idea to set boundaries even with "real life friends", so of course setting with on-line makes perfect sense as well.
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WELL THE PEOPLE YOU SURROUND YOURSELF WITH ARENT REALLY YOUR FRIENDS BECAUSE A FRIEND WOULDNT USE YOU FOR PERSONAL GAIN. IF YOU DONT HAVE EMOTIONAL BONDS WITH THEM YOU CAN FEEL ALONE IN ROOM WITH A THOUSAND PEOPLE IN IT. JOIN CLUBS THAT HAVE TO DO WITH YOUR INTERESTS AND TRY TO START CONVERSATION WITH POEPLE WHO HAVE SIMILAR INTERESTS. AND I WOULD DITCH THOSE LOSER FRIENDS TO START
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Loneliness is an emotional state in which a person experiences a powerful feeling of emptiness and isolation. Loneliness is more than just the feeling of wanting company or wanting to do something with another person. Loneliness is a feeling of being cut off, disconnected, and/or alienated from other people, so that it feels difficult or even impossible to have any form of meaningful human contact. Lonely people often feel empty or hollow inside. Feelings of separation or isolation from the world are common amongst those that are lonely....\n\n& YES yahoo answers is only for lonely
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Loneliness: "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers\nBeing Used: "Use Me Up" Bill Withers
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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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I just have to get out of the house when I feel lonely, once you're out you can meet new people and most of the time I end up having a conversation with someone I don't know, even if I'll probably never speak to them again. I go out to a pub or cafe and sit at the bar or a table just watching the world go by. Sometimes I take a book and it's suprising how many people will come over and ask what I'm reading or say that they've already that and it's good.  I also like to take my rollerblades to the park or the seafront if it's nice out, although wish I could skate better. Or I go to the cinema, even if I'm on my own I love watching a great film and for a while you're not really on your own cos there are loads of people around and no one is talking so you're not the odd one out. If you're out enjoy yourself, and just do things that make you laugh or that you used to do as a kid, even when you're on your own cos people will see you laughing and chat. (Just not to look like a psycho, laughing at your own jokes! :)) If all else fails when I'm lonely I call my mum, she lives 12000 miles from me and it's great talking to her.