As I read through all of these posts, my heart goes out to all the lonely individuals in this world.

I too feel very lonely, but, the thing is, I’m rarely alone. My social calendar is filled to the brim almost everyday. I have my family nearby, I join clubs and meet new people, I interact with people at work, I go out with friends, I date, and sometimes, I even have relationships.

But the underlying thread or rather threat of loneliness is always there. It feel like it has its hooks me and won’t let me go. The moment I do find myself alone, its like I’m the only person on the planet. Everyone has completely disappeared or it feels like they’ve forgotten about me completely. Rationally I know that they haven’t, but it feels like they’re all having an amazing time somewhere out there with one another and I’m not.

When I hear about people’s adventures, I’m jealous I wasn’t invited. When I am with people, I’m constantly thinking, “Is this it? Is that all there is? Where are the real connections that will help me rid myself of this loneliness once and for all and why am I not making them?”

I’m wondering if simply more friendships or relationships is not the solution to my problem. Anyone else experiencing this kind of loneliness?