Why So Many People Feel Lonely Even With Friends and Social Media
It sounds kinda wild when you say it out loud, right? We live in a time where you can DM someone across the planet in seconds, jump into group chats 24/7, and scroll through endless stories of people hanging out, laughing, living their “best life.” On paper, loneliness shouldn’t even exist anymore. And yet… here we are. A lot of people feel painfully lonely despite having friends, followers, and nonstop notifications. Not the “I’m bored” kind of lonely, but that quiet, heavy feeling that shows up when you’re alone with your thoughts at night. One big reason is that connection today is often wide, but not deep. You might talk to a lot of people every day—replying to messages, liking posts, reacting with emojis—but those interactions rarely go below the surface. “How are you?” turns into “I’m good” by default, even when you’re not. Nobody really wants to be the person who ruins the vibe by saying, “Actually, I’m struggling.” So everyone keeps it light, funny, and ...