Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Lonely Epidemic

My closest friends are quite a fun and rowdy bunch. Always first to the witty joke and snide remark, never afraid to say what is on their mind in that regard. Although these are extroverted qualities I have discovered that most of my best friends are introverted... that is they keep their deepest emotions and desires hidden and beneath the surface. Lately I have been trying to break that shell partly for selfish reasons because I need someone to open up to... but also because I feel that it helps me know them better and I feel that I can give good advice.

Over the past few weeks I have uncovered that many of my friends are as lonely or more so than I am. It seems crazy that a group of buds as close as we are wouldn't know that about each other. So why is it that all of us are lonely? Does our closeness scare people away? I could see how it would be threatening... but then again my friends are very open to new people and are always accepting.

I will always wish these people the happiest of times even if they are sometimes lonesome. I and hope that I can be there when they don't have anyone else... And I hope they will do the same for me in return.

1 comment:

  1. Perhaps the loneliness is caused by an unwillingness or fear of opening up to people and more importantly close friends. I think that hiding what you know to be true inside could in turn make someone feel as though nobody understands them thus creating a sense of "being alone". It's easy for someone to hide their true identity behind a pseudo exterior because people have so many insecurities, it's kind of fascinating in a way. Even the most confident person struggles with self acceptance.

    Honestly, I don't know you very well if at all, but I have grown to have a lot of respect for you. I like the closeness of your group of friends. It really amazes me...mainly because I don't have many "old" friends. Anyway, I'll stop before I ramble too much.

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