Why do we feel lonely?
8 billion people, the internet that keeps the world connected, thousands of books to read, endless news to watch, super smart phones to keep us entertained, and we still feel lonely. How the f*** is that even possible? I have to admit that I feel lonely for the major part of the day. I should also tell you that I have a family that loves me, relatives who care for me, friends who are just a call away and a job that I enjoy. I wonder why I still feel lonely when I have so many lovely people around me? I sat one day to figure out from when exactly did I start feeling lonely? I am definitely sure I never encountered loneliness as a child. I was maybe left alone at times but never felt lonely; even when I had no one around and had nothing to do. I think maybe it's because as a child I never thought about who I was and what I wanted? I look back and realise those are the 2 questions for all the misery in my life. Okay, let me explain. In my early childhood I didn't know th...