Widespread loneliness has covered this realm ever since the "plandemic" hit 5 years ago-many humans have had an awakening of higher consciousness, and have seen their circumstances change radically. Radical change isn't something most humans care to deal with or are capable of dealing with- so many of us have broken off from relationships, jobs and the like out of pure self protection. Going inside and dealing with one's own shadows is not a group job...the world has changed beyond anyone's ability to grasp- loneliness becomes easier to deal with as you let go of expectations and trust in your connection to Source.

How does employment happen without friends?

I know many, trust few, always paddle my own canoe.😊

Women is plural. Woman is singular.

A women? 😮

I've aways been authentic, kind-hearted, open, grateful & willing to express my vulnerability. Where can I find other like-minded people who want more than just superficial relationships though?

What do you do when your sick need someone to care for you ?

Beautiful and so honoring.

BRAVO! 👏👏

Brilliant

Are there ANY live personal growth videos? I don’t grow listening to some machine.

Thanks! I’m not going to hang around liars, backstabbers, kiss asses, or ridiculous judgmental people anymore. Waste of time! I love spending time with myself, anyway!

I just can’t lie like some faculty! It’s not worth my soul!

I don't have friends but classical music, books, coffee, nature, food, KZbin... most of all, serenity❤

I think it's unfair to ask people to fulfill you, aka friends. If you know your own boundaries and limits, you can participate in any activity of your choice, however serious or meaningless. Go get your own life, and share it. Real intimacy starts with a loving inner voice. There's everything right with standing up for yourself, gently. Being a real friend means having patience; sometimes that patience isn't going to play out over a lifetime, in other words, not every relationship is meant to fit all the time, in every circumstance. Gratitude.

Please correct the title to read "A Woman..." Singular. One woman. Women is the plural of woman. Thanks

THIS. Thank you for the Ah-ha moment.

I would prefer quality over quantity in relationships any day. I think the state of aloneness is fundamental for balance. Growing up as a child, I was alone most of the time and unsupervised. Some could say I was to a great extent neglected, and perhaps even abandoned. I think that created in me less expectation that others would make me happy rather than that happiness was my own responsibility. You can be in a crowd and feel very lonely. Belongingness is largely a cognitive concept. I consider myself to belong to God more than I do to family or friends. That may sound odd perhaps but it is the way I evolved as a human. Sometimes, when I am in a group, I find people seem to need to be the center of attention. I do not have any such need. I do not need validation or approval from others. It is more important that I feel I am being my best possible self at all times. Others can get in the way of that.

I'm 65 and have had a difficult life and feel more lonely in a group. I long for friends but just dont have the energy anymore.

I had horrible friends in my teens, by the time I was in my 20s I realized that friends just weren’t worth the trouble or the time commitment. I’m now in my mid 40s and haven’t missed having friends at all. I focus on family and work for human connection. My child has commented that she finds it strange that I don’t have friends, which is probably why I clicked on this video.

I was attracted to this title but found most of it irrelevant to me. I do not make what I imagine to be ‘deep’ friends but I AM NOT LONELY or have a poor opinion of myself . Aloneness is not Loneliness Friendlessness is not necessarily a negative thing although I do know that having some genuine kind people in your life is truly a blessing 🥰

Every form of refuge has its price. But sometimes, solitude is a welcome necessity. And in this day and age, where most social interactions are transactional and superficial, being alone is preferable. People are tremendously draining especially for empathetic people.

Oh my goodness Brene! "THANK YOU, THANK YOU" for this topic. I have never been part of a "click," I always had a "best friend" or two, at a time. Perhaps it is my family dynamic, attachment issues, but now, at 61 yrs, I have NO friends. I feel SO lonely, and so resentful. I am also caring for my 91 yr year old mother, who was THE most social woman I knew. Right now, KZbin is my friend!

I am alone a lot but never lonely. I want nothing to do with toxic female relationships. Or any other for that matter. Thank you for this video. where I live it seems that having been part of a sorority (even if it was a thousand years ago) and going on trips together and playing bunco and girls night are what makes you "normal" and if you are not in that circle, something must be wrong with you. No thank you, I'm good.

I first realized this at 36 when I left a long-term relationship. I called up an old friend and tried to rekindle our relationship, but somehow, despite our long friendship, we were not in the same place. I then realized this again 7 years later when I moved out of my country, was newly married, and never really developed any new 'good girlfriends' down the line. I have to admit I have often looked at what others are doing and wondered how it must be to have a large or small circle of women friends...It seems like an episode of Friends rather than real life. Mostly, as I reflect on my life now, I've seen this rift throughout my whole life, and it likely began even as a child as I didn't feel soulfully akin to my mother. Now, at 54, I don't label myself as having 'no friends,' but it is that way. I count only 1 or 2 of them as being friends, and they live far, far away. My path since my mid-20s really has been about travel, Yoga, work, teaching, and now, my son/husband and the ongoing pursuit of spiritual practices...As for women's friends? I don't know if they will ever show up, but I do know it's been more important to get to know me, cultivate my own way and step into my own power alone. Exactly as you are saying, I continue to work on giving myself credit for all I have done, faced and endured...not looking for others to validate it. This, to me, is hugely revolutionary.....and worth every effort and pain.

women that ive ever been friends with are petty, jealous. insecure people and ive always broken off the friendship. dont care. husband is my best girlfriend

I’m 63 and I believe Friends come and go. Friendships flow into our lives as we need them and drift away as we outgrow eachother. They serve a purpose. God puts people in our lives at just the right time. There’s great peace when one can enjoy and savor one’s own company. Not every friend can be trusted to take our secrets to their graves. Always share with others what you would also expect to see printed on the internet Love and trust God and yourself. 💜

Make sure your friends are true and real. I have supportive family but few friends and am not lonely one bit.

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Beautiful

Well said, thank you.

BRENE BROWN IS A SCIENTIST, AND ONE SMART CHICK!! LOVE HER❤

A is singular. Women are plural term. May I suggest to start your title with “women” have no friends…sorry for being anal. But I think it is important.

I became divorced, my children and grandchildren have moved out, and after caring my father until his death, I am alone. I am happy finally. I have achieved self acceptance at last! No longer caring about the negative.

I am my best friend! All I need ❤😊

Thank you. I'm 53, moved to a new town, purged my life of toxic people who held me back, and now I have no friends. I work full time for socialization but do not want to form friendships with those I work with or my clients. I do not have energy to join groups to meet people, I'm happy at home alone with my dogs with peace and quiet.

I am 70 and look around the world and realize I have no friends. Wonder how I got here. Thanks for your amazing wisdom.

I needed this today.

Your heart and thoughts yes......so important. Sitting here alone after 35 years....

oh my goodness, this is so relevant at this point of my life! Thank you for this confirmation of the temporary status of these experiences. Thank you for helping me to re-examine my life and realizing all the goodness that has been faded into the background and temporarily forgotten. I feel so empowered once again in this life of 72 years old.