Alonewith2cats
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We live in a strange culture. One that associates loneliness with shame. People are ashamed to admit that they are lonely. Why? In fact I read in a book about loneliness that many people would rather admit to having a sexually transmitted disease than being lonely. That's insane!
A zoologist would never expect dogs or chimpanzees to be happy alone. Because it's understood that they are social creatures. Why should human beings be considered any different? Lonely people should be treated with love and compassion. I also think that if lonely people treat other lonely people with love and compassion they may be less lonely. We need to reach out to others, that is likely to be more effective than waiting for anyone to reach out to us. Somehow I think it is through action on our part that makes love reciprocate.
I understand there are some people who are happy alone so this post only applies to those who truly feel lonely.
A zoologist would never expect dogs or chimpanzees to be happy alone. Because it's understood that they are social creatures. Why should human beings be considered any different? Lonely people should be treated with love and compassion. I also think that if lonely people treat other lonely people with love and compassion they may be less lonely. We need to reach out to others, that is likely to be more effective than waiting for anyone to reach out to us. Somehow I think it is through action on our part that makes love reciprocate.
I understand there are some people who are happy alone so this post only applies to those who truly feel lonely.