VLOG | opening about about loneliness + where i'm at, a haul, + weekend in my life

[@riley2872]

Sympathy isn't a zero-sum game, and while there are much 'bigger' things going on in the world, you deserve sympathy and have my sympathy. It means a lot to hear people in the public eye talking about loneliness, as it speaks to a lot of people and makes them feel less alone. So thank you for sharing - your vulnerability is a strength, and sharing your experiences doesn't seem to be begging for attention to me, rather bringing community together and bringing comfort to others. ♥️ As someone who is feeling similar, and looking forward to spring and summer days, we are in this together! 🌷

[@__mcat]

well said!

[@CarlyO1092]

It’s a super normal transition in your mid to late 20s that your social life changes. People move, people change, work and family demands, getting older and hangovers hurting a lot more!! Don’t feel one bit bad about this. So glad you are keeping in touch with those meaningful besties that WILL stand the test of time, everyone won’t.

[@Paleolillith]

I can confirm this is true. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Leeshabunn]

Yes! I’m 28 and realize some friends are changing, getting busy with marriage and having kids… I’m still confused on who I am and what to do

[@meghanhughes]

did you film this after our facetime? i love you bestie this was iconic chat/vlog

[@solaviento]

Loneliness is such a shared experience, especially as you get older. You're not alone in that. Finding new friendships that fill you up is hard. I've made new friends with fellow dog moms! Volunteering can also be an amazing way to build community, too. 💗

[@kaycepeda4711]

Girl get a part time job at a restaurant or coffee shop. You’ll make friends and socialize and just get out of the house a bit. I can’t imagine how poor my mental health would be if I was home all day every day.

[@laurenmw9629]

Or volunteer somewhere!

[@alywiens26]

Yes linds! I wouldn’t have a social life if it wasn’t for my side job at a restaurant

[@dani23dani85]

I worked from home for over a year and it wasn’t well for my mental health. Mind you I’ve never suffered from mental health.

[@morganveller2114]

I’ll be turning 25 years old this year and I’m just now realizing how much my life has changed in the last couple years, socially and just overall. My amount of true friends has decreased drastically and life gets busy so I can’t see them as often as I’d like to. And because of this I’ve spent much more time alone than I used to. And being single sometimes this can get really lonely. But like you, when I feel down or in a rut I do small things to make myself happy! I love my life and how much I’ve grown but sometimes we do just get in funks and that’s okay!

[@twocorndogs]

i like the chatty! whatever you’re feeling for the vlog is what you’re feeling. sometimes its chatty sometimes its not, i am here to catch up with lindsey hughes and what ever form that takes is cool with me

[@AmandaKrutsick]

I haven't been keeping up with anyone's content lately but I'm so glad I popped into this video! Def been struggling with a lot of the same things: friends moving away, bf working a lot, feeling lonely, winter blues. This was such a cozy reminder that I'm not alone and that brighter days are coming! 🧡

[@lindseyhughes]

💛💛💛

[@benseghirchahinez6117]

Thank you for sharing this, as a 27yo single female with no friends i felt that, i do good by my own and i make my own peace gladly the slitest things in life make me happy but sometime i get stuck into this rabbit hole of routine and sometime it gets the best of me and i be sad for days, but in recent years i made alot of hobbies ( gardening, knitting, cooking, film junky) that filled the hole for me and im doing good now, the moment i feel like that sad energy is coming for me i just pack and go see my cousins for a couple of days and that will do, i also love your videos i truely do so thank again.

[@tori3951]

I loved this long talk. I listened and cleaned my room. Thanks for sharing with us. Last the friendship part is challenging I totally get you most of my friends moved too!

[@melindadupuis]

I totally can relate. I work from home and am a stay at home to twin boys. Somedays are so lonely..even with my kids. But what I have found helps is for me to get out of the house for things I wouldn’t ordinarily leave the house for! For example: emails, computer work in general, I’ll just work at home even when their dad is home or they’re with their grandparents. Lately I’ve been going to the library or coffee shop to work. ❤️🥰

[@hayleyhancock3185]

I cannot BELIEVE how relatable this conversation is to me, I feel so so validated by you thank you for being so vulnerable!!! I genuinely feel the SAME way where I have a beautiful life, a beautiful partner, friends and hobbies that I really enjoy, but still at times it’s hard to not feel lonely and down! Thank you thank you thank you being in your twenties is rough sometimes haha

[@olivialupton1113]

To answer your question I LOVE a chatty vlog moment

[@JosephinaBenedictus]

Thank you for being vulnerable. I’ve been feeling the same things, especially during the winter. Spring is almost here, babe! And we will DEFINITELY thrive and blossom with the change of season💖 🌸☀️✨

[@ayeshajaved573]

Been watching you for many years and somehow you always articulate how I feel/where I’m at in life. It’s been so nice to grow with you!

[@sayoakao]

Loved the chat at the beginning! I am working part time and moved to a new city in November. After the holidays, I felt the lull that you’ve described and in February, decided to take a month long pottery class! It gave me something to look forward to every week, a new hobby to try without pressure and got to tap into a new community. Would totally recommend to anyone feeling slightly off in the winter - I’ll be trying new hobbies every January / February now!

[@mcbrown95]

Yes! And learning a new skill as an adult is so rewarding!

[@r1401]

This is such a great idea!

[@benseghirchahinez6117]

thats exactly what i wanted to say, hobbies do miracles for mental health

[@taylortutkaluke6099]

I LOVED this vlog, it was so nice checking in with you on that personal level. I’m so glad you were able to have that chatty portion with us! Also loved that cow sweater in last clip!!!

[@kamrynlucas8322]

Everything you said about being alone and being lonely ; is sooo relatable . I 100% relate to everything you said!! Thank you for sharing 💕💕💕

[@beaniedewitt]

Listen queen, sometimes there doesn’t have to be a big reason as to why we are struggling. You’ve also gone through a lot of transition within the past 1-2 years. That can be a lot to adjust to and feel comfortable in. I am going through the same with having just moved to another city away from all of my friends and it is definitely very lonely at times. Spring and summer will come soon and hopefully we will all feel better from some sunshine. 🌞

[@yofalyssa]

Thank you for sharing Lindsey. I have been feeling the same way lately and it's nice to know I'm not alone.

[@lindseyhughes]

♥️

[@panicstation7]

I've been feeling the same way. In high school/college you have a built-in community in your life, even if they're just acquaintances... once you're older, it's easy to feel isolated. Having a church community can be really helpful.

[@starbuxjunki3]

completely relate… older ive gotten less social i am i love being alone, but theres a difference between loving being alone and alone time to feeling lonely which i also feel but its not im lonely i need to go out be hanging out with someone… so hard to explain… but regardless i love watching your vlogs… also craving vitamin d and warm weather

[@DontEverStopSinging]

I'm not sure if it was meant to be funny but the file not found literally took me out!! Lmaooo

[@EmilyHummingbird]

Thinking of you Linds. ❤️ I’ve been feeling blah with things in my life for a while now. Mostly school stress and being unsure about life after school. I’m grateful for good days. I’m trying to be brave. I appreciate you and your channel. You are such a light and your videos are so comforting. ❤️

[@PotatoThatGotAway]

Dear Lindsey, I feel the same way. What I've been doing is going to the library to study, but even there in a room full of people I feel utter loneliness...it's a horrible feeling...so I know exactly what you are going through...feeling stuck in a rut... I don't have any friends or anything to look forward to. I hope we both find a way to feel better. I will pray for it💙

[@teabubbles4ever]

[@__mcat]

i'm here for the occasional chatty/check in vlog! this was a lovely winter vlog 😌 and that pink sweater vest suits you so well, i love finding clothes that make you feel the most "you"!!

[@Jennifervqz]

Omg, every word you said to us really got to me, I feel the same, it’s just that I have been feelin it for a few months now. Just as you I don’t know what may be and doing things outside make me feel a lil better. Thank you for open up to us, I feel conected to you and grateful u share this, so I know I’m not the only one in this stage.

[@aprilbeilfuss3751]

Love chatty vlogs!! I really hope the sun and summer coming soon helps, I totally feel down too you’re not alone. Been watching since beautybaby44, love watching your life evolve

[@Peace267]

i relate to this soooo much! missing things that I used to do, not that I can’t do them…. it’s just different now. Also I relate so much when you said nothing is necessarily wrong, just going through the motions 🤍

[@coracouture]

LOVED the realness of this vlog :) keep the chattiness coming!!! also obsessed w the bag darling yesss

[@xoxokatieboo]

old school youtube omggggg would die for classic tag videos circa 2011

[@hollycaylynn9370]

Lindsey is my comfort KZbinr, I feel like I'm hanging out with an old friend when I watch her vlogs ❤️

[@simplyskylar9028]

Lindsey I am feeling the same exact! II am happy but feel like something is missing. I love my alone time but really miss having close friends. I have only my bf and parents to hang out with and definitely feel lonely sometimes. I’m so happy you opened up about this. Sending lots of love

[@delaneyexpressionalart]

i loved this video! & i honestly related so much. i mean i just turned 21 on Wednesday but i relate to so much you talked about. we all have problems in life or stuff that just isn’t going how we want it to go it’s okay to vent ❤️ love you

[@MrMrbrianna]

Girl I feel you about being desperate for community. I hate feeling so isolated. It's so ingrained in our culture and has been exacerbated since the pandemic. I spend many hours googling intentional communities

[@danni6257]

I hope you're doing ok, Lyndsey and i'm really sorry you're on your own a lot 🥲 I hope you can see more the area and will be back to travelling soon, and I hope you will be able to get together with your friends who are long-distance, even if they came to visit you ❤

[@GlitzChickz]

Me sitting alone in my car eating lunch watching you & loving it

[@meep_111]

I feel you so much. I struggled with loneliness throughout Uni and even though I made friends I nvr really felt like I fit in. It was also the time I craved for a community and that’s why I started watching more beauty KZbin videos because I didn’t want to watch content that reminds me of school. Also thank you so much for being vulnerable and opening up because it’s seldom for care Content creators to genuinely open up abt the struggles or kinda nvr things from life and we always get that from you 💛

[@aliciakosbab2705]

Definitely love the more chatty vlogs. Love ya!!!

[@harleyhurr]

I feel you, on being content with your life yet, still, somehow feeling off at times. It helps to know that we can allow ourselves to feel this way while also understanding there may be no real reason for it. Like the storm, this too will pass. The ebs and flows of life like the water. I really enjoy water and going out in nature. Those simple illustrations can teach us a lot. I'm glad you highlighted the need to do what truly brings us joy. Its too easy to go on auto-pilot 😵‍💫

[@lauren6420-m8e]

I really relate to you about being lonely. My closest friends left the city I live in and it had such a drastic effect on me and I didn't think it would because I am perfectly okay on my own and I have other friends in my city. Seasonal depression also does not help but I agree and couldn't be more excited for more sun and warmer weather coming in the spring and summer!!!

[@tacoluverr]

homegoods is also where i get my giant candles for cheap, they're usually like $12-15 and are bomb also love ya linds, always appreciate your authenticity

[@skyler7054]

literally just started the vlog but this new quality is EVERYTHING!

[@Artisticspirituality]

It’s funny I don’t get those sad vibes from you…I get them content and chill vibes with you right now!!! You are thriving ❤️

[@shpookypisces]

love you lindsey❤️ ur so wholesome & u make my heart so happy :’) glad you’re doing well!! x

[@kelsey_roddyy]

this honestly was very comforting for me to hear. i’ve been feeling this same kind of stagnant energy- where i’m grateful for the income i make and love my home and had a wonderful partner- but almost feel guilty for feeling depressed? unfortunately, my partner was not feeling supported they way they should be, so this lack of energy from me did result in our separation. it’s the most painful break up i’ve ever experienced and obviously still have so much hope.. but it’s unlikely. i just feel mad at myself for letting this “winter blues”get to the point where they couldn’t do it anymore. so please know, you’re not alone in this feeling or even feeling confused where it’s coming from. love your videos so much and watching you helps me give a sense of community and aids in my personal battle of loneliness- especially now during my break up ):

[@teabubbles4ever]

man. I am sending you love! hope you're able to better take care of yourself and get any help that you need

[@kelsey_roddyy]

@@teabubbles4ever thank you so much!! sending all my love back!!

[@Carrotless_]

Wow thank you for sharing this. I hope it gets better for you.

[@hayleye.3788]

I an relate to this fully. I’m also going through a painful breakup while all my friends are long distance and I feel more lonely than ever. We got this though!

[@SuperMusicalPassion1]

I’m so glad you have Jared who treats you how you deserve to be treated.

[@MrVikingsandra]

Honestly I've been feeling the same way. I'm all about my healthy routines but they do get repetitive in the long run...I haven't been seeing friends either for pretty much the past 2 years (which is unheard of). So I've decided to spice it up a little with a cool trip to Seattle and Canada in 2 months. It's gonna disrupt my routine a bit but I need to explore, visit friends and make things a little more interesting. I think that will help. I'm sure you're gonna spice it up too soon enough, it's easier when the weather's nice 😃

[@kierstenholden1043]

Not even halfway through and I could not relate more to everything you are talking about. I have been with my boyfriend for many years and we have shared a living space together for almost 4 of them. I am still shy about doing things around him that I am used to doing by myself and I could not tell you why. I also get my community social hour in at workout classes and it is EVERYTHING to me. I live in a state where I don't have many close friends as all of my friends are all over the country and that is my happy place workout class community! I love you and your vlogs!

[@GlitzChickz]

These are always the videos that I come back to & wonder why I don’t watch Linds all the time. I really appreciated this video & wished we were on FaceTime because you kept explaining yourself as if you were on the defensive and I just wanted you to know I completely understand what you mean and really really sympathize with how you’re feeling. Here’s to a bright future

[@NatureLoverSFL]

Hiiii just saw your video. I just wanted to say all your feeling make sense to so many of us. Your workout class is so relatable because I love just saying a quick hello and exchanging some commentary during a workout with the women around me. When I’m done I feel so fed and refilled emotionally, I can take on the world lol. I’m 32 and seriously get those little dips too. My boyfriend and I live together and it’s awesome but sometimes the continuous routines lol can feel a little stale even though they’re helpful and useful routines to have in your every day life (like even my daily skin care and dinner making can get to me sometimes when I feel I’m in a rut emotionally). I’ve also definitely had that hunger/ desire for more community engagement (even if it’s just some sprinkles of engagement) because it’s tricky to make friends as you get older and those options are great opportunities to potentially do so. Plus it totally fulfills you. Periodic volunteering is great too. I love the no commitment aspect and you can focus on a task while being around some like-minded people. This video was so relatable and I can’t wait to see how you grow from this and learn new cool things about yourself and what makes you content🌺🌺 have a nice rest of your week.

[@MP-pn6kh]

looooveeeee ur videooos and chatty vlogs especially!!!

[@wonderwalll411]

Thank you for being honest about you’re feelings and having bad days! The winter and weather has been hard and I’ve been feeling down recently too and I wonder why because nothing terrible is going on in my life I just feel down. It’s good to know I’m not alone and others are feeling this way too. Grateful for the summer coming and it gives us all something exciting to look forward too. Loved this vlog Lindsey!! 💛💛

[@Meeshhhh]

Sameee

[@lilMissBritt13]

okay I don't usually comment & I know this is very surface level but first of all, you looked so pretty throughout this entire vlog. iono girl. just... cute. I love watching your vlogs & totally relate to what you said at the beginning & just your whole vibe in this video. so excited for day lights savings! we're going to THRIVE!!!

[@theresadiselero]

Love you Linds! I can relate to the lonely winter blues. Thanks for opening up!

[@TheHeyMiki]

Girl i get it, i moved 40 mins from my friends last year and they basically forgot i existed. So i basically have no friends, most of my hobbies are outdoor things and since it’s winter it’s boring dreary dark and cold. I’m in the same boat just awaiting warm weather!

[@janieperron735]

Loved this vlog Lindsey, related a lot 🧡 Take care of yourself!

[@cosettenelson9005]

I am obsessed with your hair and your eyebrows

[@StephanieCaruso1222]

Thank you for the long vlog!! You kept me occupied while just sitting at my desk at work☺️

[@victoria10697]

you should get a part time job! I always made great friends when I was waitressing

[@CookiesNCream4ever]

Part time jobs were the best. Ppl were so chill and fun and I always had the best time even working dreaded retail!

[@Lucycookxo]

Love a long chatty vlog Linds! Xxx

[@chicacita223]

Can you show how you edit your reals? Love that brown cow print jacket, so cute! I honestly love the home vibe vlogs they are my favorites most of the time. Thank you for sharing!💜

[@liz8597]

I think maybe you feel this way because you want some privacy in your relationship, and that's totally fine. You aren't obliged to share everything about your life with us, you are allowed boundaries queen

[@lindsayb9118]

LOVING THESE VLOGS

[@Taninaa]

I love your hair so much like this and your outfits are always so cute!!

[@sarahmichelle1245]

I love your vlogs. ❤️

[@kays9267]

I totally relate to you with everything you said about seasonal depression and being alone a lot. My partner is away for three weeks at a time for work, and then home for three. I used to never have a problem being alone and was used to it when I was single, but when you start to have an expectation that this one person will be there and they’re suddenly not as much, it can be very hard even if you understand that they need to work more/away or whatever. I try to make more of an effort to socialize and do things just for myself when he’s gone, but when it’s cold and dark it’s hard to find the energy and motivation. Also, being alone in your own space versus being alone in a space that you have made with another person feels vastly different since you no doubt must have envisioned yourself spending more time together there and hoped for that. I think most of us are feeling some version of a kind of cabin fever as we come out of another winter of Covid, but this too shall pass! Hoping for the best for you❤️

[@internetfairy777]

lindsey you look so beautiful omggggg LOVE THE TAN

[@polkadots041]

Hour long vlog?! Bless up😭🙌🏼

[@ohmyflutteringheart9281]

Hi Lindsey, do you have any advice on apartment hunting? I’m hunting for apartments / townhomes to rent w my partner as we will be moving in together after 3 years dating and it’s really tough rn! Any advice for how you looked around for yours? Etc. thanks so much

[@dahliaevergreen]

I miss your podcast !!

[@megancauser8577]

You can use done candles as glasses aswell to drink out of

[@amberb.6046]

I love a crossbody bag!!

[@delaneyhirsch3314]

love your videos, been watching since 2013 💖 random questions but where do you get your hair done is boise? my aunt is a hair stylist at lunatic fringe downtown

[@milo746]

i feel like it’s a virgo thing too we just get bored of stagnant behavior we wanna switch it up do more things !!!! it’s def hard

[@julialutz22]

definitely notice the better camera/audio quality!!!

[@saramatthews2205]

Lindsey, have you heard of Arbor Made? They are a reusable candle company! They are just taking preorders now bc it’s a new company but I feel like you’d like them since you constantly burn candles

[@annasthetic]

i was going to comment on the vlogs. not that i hated them we love a vlog moment, but i am totally feeling the chatty part!! all my girls moved and i just haven’t had that “girl time” that you need! it’s a different type of hangout then just being with my man everyday (we live together too) but it gets so redundant! i love my routine but everyday with no one (girl wise) to really do it with…. sucks! my man works until 8pm. i’m alone at home all the time LOL it’s me and my dog. so i get it

[@TimeQuxxn]

Lindsey, Just because there are other things going on does not mean we are unable to empathize with your situation or how you are feeling. I get what you mean about this funk. Keep coasting and see what the next few seasons have to offer

[@katelinmiller3638]

Finding friends in your adult life is hard…I go through lonely times of life often. I live in Boise with my fiancé and am always down to make new friends!!

[@internetfairy777]

also i get seasonal depression and it suckssss looking forward to seeing the sun soon :)

[@CurlyChick82]

Yes I think a part time job or working at a Starbucks would be fun !! 💜💜

[@PleaseBePatientIAmOnly9]

Lindsey! Some of my very best friends are moving to Boise in April. They're thee absolute best to do outdoor adventures with and they have a few pals in Boise, but not a lot, so it could be mutually beneficial! I'm gonna be in your shoes when they leave, so let me know if you'd like to benefit from my loss. Hope you're doing well gorl

[@beyondtheradio]

I feel the exact same about winter. We even moved to a new state with a more mild winter, but it still sucks. So my husband and I have been going to museums on the weekend or going record shopping, etc. Maybe you could try that? Even a really small museum can be kinda cool. I also have been going to board game meetups. That might not be your thing but what is great about those is everyone is looking for friends so it feels less weird to go? I miss concerts though. SO MUCH. I am going to one this Friday and so excited. Hope the warm weather greets us soon.

[@tewsimple]

you can upload a two-hour vlog and i'll be watching every second

[@indigog]

excited to watch💙

[@britanybiliouris5316]

Girl I own ONE pair of jeans…you’re still doing way better than me 🤣

[@reganroxx]

Try bumble friends! Joining some community Facebook groups also can help meet people. Hoping you’ll feel better soon it’s hard 💗

[@anniebanana3698]

She's Bosch, she's bougie... that microwave though. Your townhouse is quality, Lindsey! Not that I didn't already know this from the tour but those are some high end appliances.

[@vibingvegan]

This was a great vlog

[@laurencobb3226]

Eating Jimmy Johns and drinking Sauvignon Blanc 🤍🤍🤍

[@panicstation7]

That sounds 👌

[@rileyroo3199]

You’re so pretty 💓

[@devonseefeldt4688]

I'm coming for you queen

[@taytay1726]

Love your vlogs, been watching since the beautybaby44 outfits of the week videos 💕

[@taytay1726]

I also feel the loneliness thing so hard, I love my bf but he works 60 plus hours a week, and I have no girlfriends. Sometimes I feel myself longing for that community and making memories with other girlies 🥺

[@beautyfromwithin0173]

@@taytay1726 Hi , My name is Stephanie , Steph for short . I know I am just a nobody here in the comments , but I definitely would want to maybe be friends. If not I understand . I hope you know you are amazing no matter what anyone else says and you have a purpose in life 💗 Stay beautiful and know that you are worthy always. I Hope you are having a Happy New Year and a wonderful day!

[@sheesweets8615]

Wow I have never related to something more. After college 2 years ago I moved away from my home town and moved an hour away from my friends and family. I now live with my BF and I feel so lonely lol I had to pick up a part time job just to get some human interaction since I work from home. It sucks not having anyone to hangout with (besides my boyfriend) but I guess I’ve unfortunately gotten use to it 🤷🏾‍♀️😕

[@jenericbjacobsen]

I understand how this feels. It is so great and brave to share your vulnerability. It is hard to do sometimes!! Know that You are not alone. And you are awesome. This was amazing

[@clairehoke8909]

Yes to chatty vlogs 😊

[@anniebanana3698]

Somehow macaroni in a pot takes on a whole new meaning these days... IFYKYK😏😂😂😂

[@jadenfield578]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ love the vlog

[@Melisssssa27]

What brand it the sweater tank top from Nordstrom?