Let's talk about loneliness

[ElCubano]

p.s. I may be confusing loneliness with boredom. Perhaps the latter is a better descriptive word.

Bingo!!! That's an easy fix.

 

[nooby_mcnoob]

ha!
Went out on a "date" with the wife last evening and we discussed this thread. We agreed to go away for the full month of august on a road trip. Something we had never done before. Something to look forward to and work towards.

Sounds awesome. Will you rent a RV or something? Kids will love it.

 

[taowave]

Good thread Tony...

If I may,what are your passions,and if you cant answer in 3 nanoseconds,you are screwed..

 

[tonyf]

Loneliness is a state of mind. You could be surrounded by 1 million loved ones and still feel lonely; it doesn't matter How you in particular feel. Not everyone is you. He states he has a wife and 3 kids. Creating, having purpose and seeing your creations grow can certainly help that state of mind which in most cases is really something stemming from depression. I totally understand what you are saying by the way. I'm not a phycologist nor do I play one on tv.

Good luck @tonyf . I hope whatever you do helps you on your journey.

https://www.healthline.com/health/loneliness-and-depression

 

[tonyf]

Sounds awesome. Will you rent a RV or something? Kids will love it.

RVs are not as popular in Europe as in the US...large car (family MPV) and different hotels are more interesting as you see more of the cities vs caravan parks. More expensive of course but not a huge challenge for us.

 

[tonyf]

Good thread Tony...

If I may,what are your passions,and if you cant answer in 3 nanoseconds,you are screwed..

"passion" is a loaded word and means different things to different people. Some are obsessed, some practice "it" once a year.

 

[morganpbrown]

"passion" is a loaded word and means different things to different people. Some are obsessed, some practice "it" once a year.

"Passion" is difficult to define for thoughtful people because they actually are trying to define the "purpose of their life". A work in progress for me.

 

[taowave]

Hey Buddy,no offense but your answer speaks volumes...
Im am straight up asking you what are YOU passionate about...
If you practice your passion once a year,its not your passion..

Simple question

"passion" is a loaded word and means different things to different people. Some are obsessed, some practice "it" once a year.

 

[taowave]

Passion is difficult to define for "thougtful" people???

What on earth does that mean???

Yikes

"Passion" is difficult to define for thoughtful people because they actually are trying to define the "purpose of their life". A work in progress for me.

 

[morganpbrown]

Passion is difficult to define for "thougtful" people???

What on earth does that mean???

Yikes

For instance, "my passion is watching college football every Saturday." For some people, this may produce real contentment, and I honestly salute them. But others may have a higher bar.