How to cheer yourself up when your circle of friends is gone (lonely)?

loneliness, how to overcome loneliness
By RAS
Samarinda, Indonesia
October 24, 2021 2:07am CST
I usually try to find friends through social media. Yes, even though it's not a guarantee that friends on social media can last a long time. But at least friends on social media can help a little to overcome the feeling of loneliness because they are far from the circle of friends. I believe that as a person matures, there will be a phase where we feel lonely. How about you, is there anyone like me?
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@Hannihar (129491)
• Israel
24 Oct 21
@rusmantoahmads I have some friends outside of Social Media and friends on it. You need to have friends both on and off.
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
24 Oct 21
Yes, it's true, but sometimes it's hard to determine which one is a really good friend, unless it's already dealing with money (you'll see its true nature).
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@Hannihar (129491)
• Israel
24 Oct 21
@rusmantoahmads You are very right in what you said.
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
24 Oct 21
@Hannihar money can change everything, even if it's the closest person
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@florelway (23158)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Oct 21
I keep a circle of friends from different groups.
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@florelway (23158)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
24 Oct 21
@rusmantoahmads Yes I do have and they are from different groups and places.
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
24 Oct 21
@florelway it must be nice to have lots of friends
• Samarinda, Indonesia
24 Oct 21
do you have many friends?
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@Shavkat (137221)
• Philippines
24 Oct 21
I am fine with my virtual friends here and there.
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@Shavkat (137221)
• Philippines
25 Oct 21
@rusmantoahmads Likewise. Thanks.
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
24 Oct 21
Wow great keep it up
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
25 Oct 21
In social media, most people are fake. I would rather stick to my own family. For better, for worse, they're there to support you.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
25 Oct 21
@rusmantoahmads Not all of course but most are under disguise.
• Samarinda, Indonesia
25 Oct 21
yahhh, I can't argue with that, but not all of them are fake except for instagram posts, heheheh
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
25 Oct 21
@Nakitakona well you're right, most of them are just pretending
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@t100068 (289)
27 Oct 21
While it’s good to have virtual friends, it’s also good to have in-person friends.
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@t100068 (289)
27 Oct 21
@rusmantoahmads I completely agree with you that it's much better if virtual friends can meet in the real world.
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
27 Oct 21
yeah right, it's actually much better if virtual friends can meet in the real world.
@fuzie92 (73)
• Bandung, Indonesia
24 Oct 21
I have a lot of friends but not all can be good friends
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
24 Oct 21
yahhh, we have to be good at sorting out which friends are good and which are not good.
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@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
24 Oct 21
I have only two good friends whom I have know for over 25 years. They are the only ones I can trust. I don't usually befriend people on social media except for mylot where I have made some friends
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
24 Oct 21
wow amazing, I hope your friendship will last forever. It's very hard to find friends you can trust.
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@LeaPea2417 (36474)
• Toccoa, Georgia
24 Oct 21
I agree with you.
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
25 Oct 21
thank you
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
24 Oct 21
I watch funny you tube show to make me laugh.
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@thelme55 (76484)
• Germany
26 Oct 21
@rusmantoahmads That's good. Time really flies so fast.
• Samarinda, Indonesia
25 Oct 21
Well, I do that too, until sometimes I don't even realize the time has passed.
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@arunima25 (85442)
• Bangalore, India
24 Oct 21
Though I have friends from social media and online sites, my real friends are from the offline life. I have very few of them but that's enough. I have many as personal and professional acquaintances.
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@arunima25 (85442)
• Bangalore, India
30 Oct 21
@rusmantoahmads Yes, we can. We have acquaintances but to get a real good friend is not easy. So, if we get one we have to treat them as something very precious.
• Samarinda, Indonesia
24 Oct 21
sounds good, can have friends from various circles.
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24 Oct 21
Hi, friend. Loneliness can even seep through even when you have a dozen over friends or more. It's a feeling and it can happen to anyone. To make friends, join volunteer programs near to you or join activities organised by different programs.
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27 Oct 21
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
25 Oct 21
ahhhh, that's right, why didn't I think of that, thank you this will lead me to something more positive.
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25 Oct 21
Been there.. Done that.. Actually, you don't need to find friends on the internet.. When the loneliness cope you, You need to let your feelings out, Make yourself busy..And think that your friends will always have your back even though they are apart from you
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26 Oct 21
@rusmantoahmads Welcome.. I'm glad I helped
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
25 Oct 21
thank you, after reading your comments I feel better
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@zeongi (158)
• Ujung Pandang, Indonesia
26 Oct 21
Yes, you are not alone who experience it. I am currently experiencing it too. Often we have to learn the name of loneliness and accept it all because humans are fickle by nature. When you are not ready with the change, you will experience alienation. it's learning to accept everything and try to do the things we can do. Believe in yourself.
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
26 Oct 21
Yes, we must always be ready for change.
25 Oct 21
Yes that’s true. When i feel lonely i always keep myself busy with doing things that i like.
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• Samarinda, Indonesia
26 Oct 21
Yes, that's right, doing things we like is one of the answers, it will lead you to more positive things.
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@iKONICNoona (3994)
• Philippines
30 Oct 21
Im at that phase now. We are four girls as friends since high school. The three of my friends already has their own family, husband and children. I am the one left single. Its ok, though we dont get to see each other more often now because of responsibilities. We call each other sonetimes or re connect on social media. A lot different from before.