Do You Think There's And Epidemic Of Loneliness?

My husband is more social than me. I'm glad he found a small, local church to go to. Through his efforts we have become friends with a couple of people.

There are many people on My Lot every day, who are very lonely. Online sites can't make loneliness go away! Yes, it's probably an epidemic, but it has always been this way. We are living in the end times, so all issues are getting worse. The Bible states clearly, things will wax worse and worse, as Christ's return to earth draws closer. I look forward to his second appearing!

The dependance on social media, and the online world in general, actually fosters the feeling of loneyness people expereience. Instead of being in the moment, people are either interested on getting likes, views, excetra or envy those who seem to have the better life. Instead of sitting down to have a conversation, we're on our screens communicating through a keyboard. Mylot, is a good place, and is one of the few good ones left. People are motivated to make money, or whatever the case might be. Some people value the friendships, and you don't see so much toxicity. i think the minimilist design has something to do with that. You don't have AI shoving what's the 'most appealing' in your face. All in all, Ithink that's why mylot is better. It doesn't have bots or trolls. Not like more popular social media sights, designed to make you depressed and lonely. Yes, Facebook actually cunducted an experiment, designed to see if it could make their user's depressed. Which actually worked. And the users had no idea it was going on.

Many people need to get offline and go meet real people.

People who don't like socializing online or offline are sure to feel lonely and those who can't work and bed ridden. I am thankful to God that I am still able and keep myself engaged with household chores. I therefore don't feel lonely.

I am a counselor and I keep meeting people who suffer from loneliness. And surprisingly these are people who are social and very active on social media platforms. They have thousands of friends on these platforms. And on other hand we have some people with limited social life and very few friends. But they don't feel lonely and have few close friends who stand with them through thick and thin.

I think so yes. Many are afraid to reach out.

Online sites and to have a friend would help people who are lonely.

Yes, that's why so many fall for scammers.

I just don't understand loneliness. Day after day I am alone in my apartment with two cats. I have my set schedule online and I write and interact and do other things and my days just fly by, Perhaps they do not like themselves, Me, myself, and I have become very good friends and always look out for each other,

Loneliness is a problem even with people who are on blog sites like myLot.

People are losing the art of making friends and conversing. I'm sure some of these people are on social media but don't have face-to-face people that they can interact with. It is very sad.

I've been home alone since February 1; and I'm very lonely even with all my friends here on MyLot. I can't wait until my husband comes home. Have a good week.

I think in world of adults,most of ppl are lonely deep in heart.ppl always deliberately keep distance each other.Now this situation became trend.ppl are unable to change it,what they can do it to overcome loneliness by some social activitys.

Covid made everything worse, with the world isolating. Yes, places like Mylot would help if no other option is out there, especially those without family. I’d also join a church if a person is in any way interested in God. While not every church reaches out, the ones I’ve been involved in like to reach out and get people involved. They also tend to check in people if they indicate they are having a difficult time.