in our late 20s,
mid 50s,
and late 80s.
The study said loneliness is associated with everything bad, such as poor mental health,
substance abuse, other abuse, malnutrition and so on.
Is it just me or did this study along with what many other do,
misuse the word lonely?
In my opinion,
LONELY simply means
you miss someone, a companion,
a spouse, a family member,
a good friend.
ALONE means
you stand by yourself,
without connection to anyone.
It’s just my opinion
but these two words are
terribly misused
and abused.
DrJoyFinder 
They often are misused, and definitely misinterpreted.
I am often alone. I like to be alone. I am happy to be alone. I strive to be alone, BUT I am not lonely!
Furthermore, it is often the case that people can be extremely lonely, even when surrounded by lots of other people. Prime examples: students living in halls of residence, soldiers living in barracks.
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I understand your desire to be alone. I do the same thing. It’s not a matter of being lonely, it’s simply a matter of what feels right and best for me.
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Excellent points Chuck. I agree with you. I enjoy my alone time very much. I need it or the stress can seep in and cause problems. But, that loneliness feeling? I’ve felt it more often when I am ‘with’ people, for a variable of reasons.
I think it’s important to know these things.
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I agree. It is important to know these things. I really like my alone time more and more as i get older and as the world gets crazier.
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