Loneliness in the UK: ‘I go to supermarket just to talk to someone’ | ITV News

[@juliaz9843]

Isn’t it almost ironic that you just need two lonely people crossing paths to help each other out tremendously?

[@snakeeyes7751]

Social medias its the 1st. Reason

[@cosmosDiv]

@josh p you're the reason people get lonely

[@93boxing81]

You know different cultures have different ups and downs. One thing I noticed in the uk culture compared to South Asian culture is the elderly is abandoned when they get older. This is much rarer in the Asian community, although it does happen but rarer.

[@endgame6979]

You'll find a beautiful wife some day Julia.

[@zzzdanny9244]

surly you drop your snap julia

[@Catherine_Anne]

I worked retail for almost 16 years and this lady right here is one of the reasons I was always so nice to my customers. You never know what someone is going through. You might be the only friendly face that someone sees all day. Be kind to each other. Life is too damn short to be hurtful.

[@lifetobelived9102]

I helped a young man pick out clothes for his dad's funeral. I think he was hesitant to ask for help or maybe he didn't want to say out loud why he was looking for clothes.I ended up walking around the men's department to find what he needed. Sometimes people really are having a hard time. I was given the same kind of grace by staff in a couple retail stores when I was picking out clothes for my dad's funeral.

[@xenondoro8573]

I worked at a grocery store for a long time but we had a very hectic work with tons of customers and only a handful of employees. It always broke my heart when these old people were trying to pick a conversation but we simply didn't have the time. Now I work at health care and it's the same thing. Working people are put on strict time-restraints in this money obbsessed world, leaving everyone unhappy.

[@lifetobelived9102]

Xenon Doro When Kroger started their thing of we will get you out fast it sort messed things up. Employees had to get through with a customer in so many seconds from the time they started the transaction. It was sort of a problem because they were rushing handling my rather expensive organic fruits causing bruising. One of the cashiers who was in her 50s said she felt really bad because when someone who was older had to write a check because she felt like she was rushing them. Even if you picked a line for whatever reason even because you saw a cashier you like to see they would rush you to another line so there wouldn't be too many people in a line. It got so bad with all the line switching and I felt so bad at the time not knowing that my gall bladder was going bad that i refused to change lines one day. I am all about fast service but gosh we need a human connection. To this day I can't stand listening to the Kroger CEO on their commercials saying it is all about the customer. Don't lie just say it is about the money. It would make me feel better.

[@pinkcrazygirl]

SO TRUE. When we found out an old lady was acting rude (she didn't harm anyone, don't worry) in our shop she told us her husband died a few days ago. She apologized and since then she came often to our shop with a smile. Some of my former colleagues greeted her with Good to see you, Ms "..." etc.

[@nursebennie3256]

Thank you young lady and I totally agree.

[@poppy.8126]

Does anyone else reallyyyy want to give her a hug

[@Kill--alllll---IDF]

Yes me.. god bless her show her the right path towards love and friendship

[@manikmehrothra9201]

Me.. 😭😭

[@gullyadenaden3648]

Heavily Indebted Backwoods Squire You and me both

[@ansh0133]

no

[@ines-pf4mw]

No.

[@kathleensmith644]

My little 4 year old granddaughter always says hello to people we pass on the street or down the lane. Some people ignore her which is sad, but older people always talk to her and listen to what she has to say. One old man stopped and spoke to her and the very next day she saw him pas the house. She banged on the window and waved to him. The next day he brought her a cot for her dolly that he had made. He said I was feeling low and she waved to me. It made my day. Now they wave and talk and we made him buns for his tea. It takes a child to break loneliness.

[@leannesmith5818]

That is so lovely and that kindness will more than likely add to his life,

[@paulines581]

Aww. More stories like this please☺

[@helenachase5627]

I love that

[@Curious1598]

When we become old we don't fear of death, we are only afraid of being left alone!

[@yaneponil1470]

Thats true,.ive had many close call near death experiences, what you want at that point is someone by your side as youre going out, weird, but very true, people with loving familes have very easy deaths, almost a transition really

[@AxleBoost]

HALEEMA SADIYA I’m afraid of that right now, and I’m young.

[@milanamila4511]

:(

[@violinfire24]

Very true. By the way, your name is beautiful. My first name is Hadiya. 🤗

[@frant.8768]

If you follow God's grace you will NEVER be alone. You might feel abandoned sometimes, but remember The Almighty NEVER gives up on you. You MUST persevere through the struggle against sin, and in doing so, plant the seeds of Love that shall blossom into the prettiest of flowers.

[@simplyrise930]

That's real. I was at a supermarket one late night. An old lady was standing at the meat chiller staring away. I started a conversation that there was too many choices. We talk for an hour. She later told me she just goes there everday to pass her time. It was an eye-opener what loneliness mean. It's a slow death when there is no one.

[@alwaysimitatedneverduplica4527]

Simply Rise thank you for being kind and accomodating to the old lady. 👍

[@simplyrise930]

@@alwaysimitatedneverduplica4527 ☺I do learn a lot from simple experiences. You take care. God bless you 🙋‍♂️from New Zealand

[@dharshinimagesh9591]

r u in newzealand ? where in newzealand ?

[@simplyrise930]

@@dharshinimagesh9591 South Island. I call it THE DEEP SOUTH. I am the new version of Daniel Boone😂

[@dharshinimagesh9591]

😂😂😂

[@Sitking]

I'm 19 and this is my life

[@lemonzest_]

Same

[@nikkimoore8405]

Mine too

[@rick182z]

i'm here for you

[@SaratAnimation]

You can talk to me if you like.

[@mb7945]

Get up and do something about it. Life is ahead of you. I was there once, but i knew there was another side of the coin. I knew there was more to life. I kept digging and digging. Now i live life to the fullest. It just takes time and effort. I did it so can you ! Come on!

[@JohnSmith-wi4xo]

I relate to her completely and I’m 21. I’ve never had a single friend in my life. It’s heartbreaking.

[@mammadingo9165]

Do you have family ? Start there grow your listening skills ask questions learn to create bonds with people ...things can change quickly .. PS some people are comfortable in their own company

[@patrickx2420]

What are friends? Most people have acquaintances or people they tolerate. To accept someone as a friend is to accept they will disappoint or may even betray you at some point. Life is not Hollywood.

[@elenatimofte7821]

When I was like you young I have to many friends,now at 80 , my husband want to talk with ppl we meet on street, and I go ahead,he is very friendly,not me,not anymore. Maybe because this Covid, it's scares me.

[@dyansmythe7423]

Omg that’s heart breaking ...so many people and yet lonely 😔

[@geetamandavkar9791]

Unbelievable.

[@matthewrodriguez1356]

I enjoy time alone but hate feeling lonely.

[@galaxywonders7819]

Glad you guys are like that! Some introverts wanna be alone for the rest of their lives and doesn't value making friends or talking to someone. They think it's so cool but they don't know its unhealthy.

[@MakeupPearls]

Truth!

[@ummdontsaythat6035]

yup it's a human being,We all need some space to do a lot of things by ourselves without anyone,But we still need each others to survive in life

[@MrShazaamable]

@@galaxywonders7819 that's simply wrong to say. Im introvert and I like my time alone but i value peoples company at times too. We dont take it for granted in fact we value it more so.

[@MrShazaamable]

@Doudou for some that is not an easy task. Some feel as though they themselves are not worth the effort to talk to so they try keep themselves to themself. Some do try but in the end they feel exhausted for trying to be some outgoing person which they clearly arent, only to be met with no one else wanting to try talk to them despite effort on their part.

[@Hawaiian_Pizza_Enjoyer]

Now I feel kinda terrible for every time I brushed off an elderly person who started to talk to me on the bus

[@ozkang654]

Same here

[@AnaMaria-gw5pw]

Same😢

[@laserquant]

Don't feel bad about your past. Keep this tension. Change the future.

[@jmp3479]

Johann did that the other day ughhhfhdhhd

[@jokuihmehyyppa]

I don't. While it's sad that they're lonely and obviously need to talk to somebody I really just don't want to be in any social situation that I can avoid. Having to deal with coworkers and the likes is enough torment for me. Thankfully headphones on whenever I go out means that it's rare for someone to try to talk to me. Lmao, I can already picture some journalist taking a photo of my funeral service for some "lonely elderly people who have no-one attenting their funerals" article in the future when I really just want to be left alone and the less human contacts I have = the happier I am.

[@conniemarie8342]

This is so sad. We weren’t meant to live this way.

[@Noname-od5zy]

Connie Marie it’s life unfortunately I feel bad for that ladyb

[@ايوهنعم-ب7ب]

Connie Marie yup but ur westerners so its normal.. not caring about others n stuff..

[@jorugarushia9167]

@@ايوهنعم-ب7ب Very true. We are raised to be assholes towards each other and to beat each other in all aspects of life.

[@Anonymous-tg1qs]

Connie Marie Humans evolved too quick from tribes to being by yourself

[@pawan4815]

Only solution of lonelyness is to increase family value in young generation so they can have child and a companion for whole life. And forget about philosphy of freedom,personal space

[@flyingneil]

So sad that this is true and even worse durIng this pandemic. She comes across as such a lovely lady. Would love to chat to her. No one should feel like this, EVER!

[@crystalidx]

The worst thing in life is not being alone, but it is being with people that make you feel alone. - Robin Williams

[@gaylendelcambre7719]

crystalidx I agree with that statement and experienced that situation at a family Christmas Eve celebration years ago.

[@thanostsarbos1197]

Norbert M why ?

[@atsuyak768]

@leslie novakovic just because you don't understand it doesn't falsify it

[@Wisdawms]

Well I live with my family of 4 in the same house and I feel very lonely.

[@sourpuss5951]

@leslie novakovic That's a pretty dumbass way to look at that quote.

[@roflolwtfomg]

I used to work in a call centre, I would call former customers to remind them that they were due for an updated hearing check. There were so many elderly people that would try and talk to me about other things. A lot of the time I would talk to them. I could tell that they had no one to talk to to and that they were lonely. Other times they would just straight up tell you that they had no one. It would break my heart. I remember distinctly one man talking to me about the olympics for about 20 minutes. It wasn’t a busy day so I spoke with him. It hurts my heart to know that this is a common occurrence.

[@chiyochiyo_3334]

Bless you for doing that. Plz keep continuing if you get such calls. It could make a difference.

[@Annayasha]

You're so kind ❤ many people wouldn't have done what you did

[@elifaktepe5000]

Thank you for doing this. You are a kind and understanding person and one of the people that give me some hope in the middle of this cruel world.

[@reihalondres9518]

Good thing for you but be mindful of the AHT hehehehe

[@manunitedfanforever6623]

I’m a supervisor and you would be sacked if you were in my call centre you are not being paid to talk to these drones.

[@jackma8738]

The nicest people tend to be the loneliest ones

[@sauravdas7087]

Me too nd they r always suffering from bad views of people

[@yl7495]

That is so true.

[@extra2ab]

True

[@deepblue188]

It makes sense. The nicest people tend to be the loneliest ones at any age and in every corner of the world, not only in the UK.

[@extra2ab]

@@deepblue188 so true. Hair doesn't turn grey in the sun. It takes wisdom

[@mrbing698]

Funny how the modern world 'connects' people, yet people seem so disconnected from each other

[@MGComics]

But these are old people, they did not live in the modern.. world until now? Idk, feel you may be targeting a wrong generation 0.0 (sorry for english) Edit: Idk, I feel there are other factors at play we’re not seeing u.u Not saying wifi is solution to everything

[@mrbing698]

@@MGComics its not just old people having this problem

[@andydietrich3689]

M.G. Comics Huh? You’re totally missing the point - this woman hasn’t been lonely her entire life, she’s become lonely in her elder years. Social media became predominate around 15 years ago and I’ve seen a noticeable difference in social interactions - kids don’t play in the streets anymore (in the 90s you would see neighborhood after neighborhood with kids playing in the middle of the streets, and they would all run home for dinner when the street lights turned on), people don’t decorate for Halloween and trick or treat like they used to, etc. Social media changes the world for the worse, no one could EVER convince me otherwise.

[@FecalMatador]

Andy Dietrich you can’t use your experiences as the standard. My area in Texas ALWAYS has kids at the park, of all ages. Halloween isn’t decorated much but Christmas has most houses lit up. Basketball courts at schools are filled after hours with kids playing basketball. Even when I grew up we had the game boy just coming out along with Nintendo 64. We loved those consoles but we still loved going outside and messing around with friends. But I do agree for the most part. Social media is toxic and kills a lot of social interaction.

[@MGComics]

@@andydietrich3689What? I'm not trying to convince you social media is good or anything at all. I think you're the one missing my point, but I will explain: I'm saying there are other factors in her life. Why doesn't she have any friends? Why doesn't she have anybody? I see lots of older people in my country who still have their friends and talk to them...Wether market, phone, going to see them on the streets helped by their family or even alone. So why doesn't this woman? Is it the country, is it social skills on her society that she doesn't have anybody, is it family in her country tend to turn their back on older people? If she's like let's say 75 yrs now all her young years she didn't even have social media so what? It's not like she needs nor wants Facebook. There is the phone, which all old people I know use a lot. What I mean is there are other factors that affect her and lots of old people who have never had nor used social media 0.0 Besides insecurity in the streets, btw. Also another one of several factors.

[@yayaawil2874]

Loneliness is a problem everywhere I feel exactly the way she does.

[@acobra4174]

Aww hugs from Australia 🐨

[@kifayayusuf3106]

Salam Yaya!

[@yayaawil2874]

A Cobra ❤️❤️❤️

[@yayaawil2874]

Kifaya Yusuf Salam sis ❤️

[@acobra4174]

@@yayaawil2874 💚🐨I hope everything is better for you for 2020. Happy New Year and take care of yourself

[@willasn9080]

NEVER behave bad towards a random Person, you Never know what they go through in their lives ...

[@DaKhelwar]

Thats so true. The reverse could also be true. If a random-er is rude to you for a small or no reason, its probably because they are in a bad place. Its hard but you should give them a pass.

[@fahadanwar4870]

i like loneliness believe me or not, i love to sit alone in peace for hours

[@ashisharora7572]

I don't care

[@udidnseethat]

@@ashisharora7572 You say you calculate like a calculator itself but yet can't use proper grammar. Seems legit.

[@ashisharora7572]

@@udidnseethat what do you mean by proper grammar

[@mostlyrand0m]

Why is this recommended for me on New Year’s Eve?

[@suej9329]

Queen Spookie New Years Eve, Christmas Day and Valentine’s Day can be a sad and lonely time for many people, it amplifies their loneliness.

[@davidortiz3015]

Why are you watching it on New Year’s Eve? Nevermind, I got it

[@MidnightsDeluxe]

It’s Probably when they feel loneliest

[@Olivia-pe5vf]

'cause during the holidays a lot people feel lonely.

[@yinsenanhai]

Volunteer is the solution.

[@setitheredcap2677]

I'm 23 and this is me. I can go weeks, even months without socialisation, outside of a cashier or mail man. Loneliness is absolutely crippling. No matter what I do or where I go, I can't make friends. It's like I'm invisible. You put all this effort in being confident, putting yourself out there, hoping your luck will change.. It doesn't matter how how you've learnt to love yourself, if you're alone.

[@mahakaal-yl9fw]

Try to communicate more things will Change

[@Johanna-on2cb]

Yeahh I feel lonely too after covid. Covid hit in the last two years of school and I had a fear Ever since of the Loneliness coz I knew that when I leave school every person I meet will be gone soon anyway. Moved away again. So... it is different than in school. I m stuck at home now instead of moving away to university

[@Trey_W]

Damn man, ain’t gonna lie, that tugged on my heartstrings.

[@BigScewleo]

Hey there ain't nothing wrong with being gay bro.

[@KatEssex]

She seems like a nice lady, I would definitely invite her over for some tea

[@alfaycal3140]

I wish I could.

[@whatsgoingon07]

And crumpets?

[@shitfacecockmaster1624]

No you wouldn’t

[@foreignbag8861]

No you wouldnt. You are saying this on internet but when you actually get a chance to do that, you would back off.

[@amitdiwan5107]

I would invite her for lunch or dinner.

[@hebahmuhammad8607]

Problem is that only the nicest people end up alone!

[@jimmylincoln4082]

Hebah Muhammad so true

[@simplyrise930]

It's true. But don't give horrible people too much credit. They hid well. When they suffer they hid really really well. God bless you and everyone here

[@dididisun]

not true.

[@arideneros9015]

Hebah Muhammad true :(

[@kiriebalaka]

True. I got no friends

[@jimmcintosh9045]

When my partner died and I did my first shopping in a supermarket I suddenly found myself on the verge of tears as I was shopping for only myself.

[@cakesart4168]

Please please get to know Jesus Christ he is a wonderful friend he will never leave you alone... Trust me he is mine I would not tell u this if it was not true... Let me introduce him to you please say this prayer When you make Jesus Christ your friend you are never going to be able believe me please say this prayer " Dear God I come to you a sinner I repent from the bottom of my heart please forgive me baptize me with the fire of the Holy Spirit burn the chains that are on me holding me captive to obeying you. I believe Jesus Christ you are the son of the living God please write my name in the book of life from today Jesus I make you LORD and saviour in my life guide, protect and teach me your word AMEN" That's all next read the book of John & Hebrew u will know how precious Jesus Christ is he is amazing and waiting on you.. Read the Bible daily u will realize what I am saying is true

[@Walkingadversity]

20 years old and this is my life. I want to take this lady for some coffee.

[@luna7km]

Find voluntary work. It's not paid but you will find kindred spirits whom share your values. If you like animals contact an animal shelter or the red cross if you want to help people....only a few hours a week is enough to find new friends and company.

[@tammysalum5475]

Joseph Echegaray come to Tanzania for vacation,you will 4get loneliness

[@Walkingadversity]

Tammy Salum Ill have to save up first 👍🏻

[@michaeldohndelara2240]

Same bruh same

[@giggoty4926]

Tea**

[@irishkk88]

I think loneliness is one of the worst feelings.

[@mr_m4613]

It is, it's like a prison cell with infinite walking space.

[@WhatDemocracy]

Yea i get that feeling. 31 year old no friends or family. Its not only the older people unfortunately.

[@RTSchofield]

@@WhatDemocracy plenty of people like you mate. I'd be happy to chat if you needed someone to talk to.

[@WhatDemocracy]

@@RTSchofield very much appreciated but theres not much to say. At this point im pretty much just waiting to pop my cloggs. But there are so many people looking for a person like you that is willing to take the time to talk. Thank you. Just the offer gives me hope.

[@RTSchofield]

@@WhatDemocracy don't like hearing that mate. Look up Facebook groups and local forums etc as there are loads of people out there that need help to network. Think of it as helping others as well as yourself.

[@second_second_]

now I understand why old people talk so much.. thank you for letting us know. There are so much wisdom from old people's talk.

[@SnowyyNightss34]

Same is happening to me. I just moved to Birmingham and I spend hours sitting on benches in a park near my house, desperately hoping for someone to come sit next to me and talk to me but that never happens. Nobody in university talks to me either. I have tried speaking to people there but all I get is very cold reactions. Loneliness is the worst thing ever 💔

[@hannahsmith-dg9jt]

not sure how old you are but my teen had same issues with several uni's etc, he is in america now and luckily students very different and friendly but know its kinda obvious as americans are very warm to british people so easier said than done, but was horrible for him in uk..

[@dohertycrew5247]

I'm in Birmingham also and living the same it's lonely city i hope your ok

[@CC-bz6rd]

well this is truly depressing I'd give her a hug and conversation

[@freevideoservice]

I'm curious why she doesn't go to the church or some club to meet someone to talk and hug

[@beblessed1030]

@@freevideoservicemaybe because people don't care about eder

[@freevideoservice]

@@beblessed1030 elder also don't care? there are a lot of lonely elderly, why they don't take care of each other?

[@XCocoaCutieX]

She seems like such a sweet lady. I’d love to chat with her. I feel for her as I’m lonely too and want so badly to converse and connect with someone.

[@Max-ec2dj]

XCocoaCutieX god bless you 💞💞

[@dragondark7473]

You can speak with scammers , just don't give them credentials.

[@vsmoonchildmahir283]

Hello! I understand how you feel :) I'm up for any type of conversation so feel free to message me on KZbin, and don't worry, there will be great people in your life very soon.

[@f3rzz476]

NP P Happy new year 🌈

[@jamalanewpizza6334]

XCocoaCutieX You seem sweet too, we should have a 3-way with that lonely old lady.

[@blasm1713]

I feel like I could spend hours talking with that woman

[@wildmountain9835]

Yeah, she is really nice.

[@marieem3676]

Where she live

[@blasm1713]

@What Not To Do At a Stoplight what you mean?

[@minidocstv3339]

Blas M I don’t think you want to know 😟

[@blasm1713]

@@minidocstv3339 why is that?

[@iuliana1813]

Oh my God, that's so sad. :(( Such a nice sweet lady. God bless her!

[@Noname-od5zy]

This is so real I was once sat in a car with my friend around 10pm on a Friday night and an old man walked past us with shopping bags he was so old and weak he could barely walk, so me and my friends decided to carry his bags and walk him to his house he stood there and spoke to us for an hour telling us how he goes weeks without seeing or speaking to people :( it really made me sad 😔, children need to be there for their parents and also neighbours should be friendly to neighbours so no one feels lonely

[@plumeria66]

Dad You and your friend are kind souls. I hope I can be aware of this more and do what you do one day.

[@Noname-od5zy]

plumeria66 thank you 😊 thank you for your kind words wish you happiness where ever you are in the world , I’m from London England 😊

[@dominiquemcclaney128]

People should do that it's true. But we are living in a different world. People don't care. And everyone just cares about themselves and what they are doing or feeling.

[@dominiquemcclaney128]

It's really great that you guys did that for him by the way. Most people these days wouldn't do that.

[@truthoverhappiness7338]

Wow.

[@hurrykayne6622]

I know exactly how she feels... the difference is I’m just 24

[@Yuchub33]

Same

[@katherineelgizoli2585]

Hi guys perhaps you could try to join a course cooking or arts or learn a new language. Wish you all the best ☺

[@liahlove8297]

Same. I'm 23.

[@hattorikanzo2793]

Ok boomer

[@Dynioglowy1986]

@@hattorikanzo2793 do you have even idea what this mean ? And who is boomer ?

[@ligma8772]

I work as a hostess for a restaurant and often times older customers would rant on for minutes when I ask about their day. Then apologize for "talking too much". Little do I know they're just like this lady in the video. :(

[@juxt_aposition9935]

Well.... You probably made their day by listening 👍

[@Tony-xk6de]

You don't know how much that means, it means the world to them. I have expirienced this during my 1st year of med school, i isolated myself and felt very lonely, until i found someone who i could talk to, and it made all the difference. I thank you again! ❤

[@binzsta86]

You should tell them to sit their asses down and order! Jk man lol. I know what you mean. I used to work at a waiter so I've experienced this all the time.

[@goodslave769]

It's extremely sad that so many people suffer like this with no-one to love them. I was forced into loneliness because of chronic illness and God gave me the strength to cope with my situation. Loneliness is indeed one of the worst afflictions a person could suffer from and it's more than being alone, it's a loss of your soul.

[@CharlesVeitch]

I want to hug every single lonely person and tell them they are magnificent.

[@Knaan-ro6eo]

I am now . just crying

[@mopthermopther]

Thanks, i needed that.

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

Bless you.

[@danielacanto6164]

I don't have a social life so thanks. I'm seperated from my ex and lost one if my long time friend. I'm not into drinking or smoking or anything so hard to meet people.

[@christinefreeman1817]

That is such a nice gesture , I'm glad a hug is free. GIVE THEM AWAY MORE OFTEN .!!

[@sagarjungkunwar278]

Worse is being lonely even when surrounded by people.

[@augfss338]

I’m so in defense mode , I can’t !

[@sagarjungkunwar278]

@Bat Girl I feel like most connections between people is merely to fuel their inner selfishness. They will always want something from each other. I've known only a few people who will get along and be there for you for free. Most of the time there's always a cost associated with it. I hope people would love and care for everyone and everything like they love and care for their loved ones without any discrimination. That would make our society so much better, free from hatred and selfishness. And happy new year to you too. I wish you good luck and health.

[@Lemondoor]

That’s depression. I mean it’s a symptom of depression. I feel that way mostly in large groups; even if it’s family or large groups of friends.

[@shrishtisinghofficial]

That's depression dude.

[@louiealcala3623]

Yup!

[@johndoe45678]

It’s odd how I never took this kind of stuff seriously.

[@roaring-turtle]

Help by The Beatles rings truer the older you get.

[@1872959]

One word: alienation. The system forces people apart who would otherwise be closer together.

[@simsimo7655]

I hope she had a nice Christmas and wasn't alone this year.

[@SymphonyTaylor]

SimSimo Travel Vlogs right

[@indigo5477]

I remember when I used to teach 2nd grade. One of my little students refused to leave the classroom during recess because she said that she had no one to play with. So I took her hand and led her outside to the playground. I then said, "Look around. Do you see anyone playing alone?" We spotted a little girl sitting on a bench all by herself. I walked over to the little girl, asked her name, and asked if she would like to have a friend to play with. She said "Yes," and I introduced her to my little student who was lonely. I said to both little girls, "Now you have a new friend to play with. In the future, if you are lonely and do not have anyone to play with, look around and see if there is someone who is sitting alone. Then go over and make friends with them." The two little girls had a lot of fun playing together, and I went back to the classroom and finished grading papers. Older people who are lonely, unless they have social anxiety, can volunteer or join a club that interests them. If they are homebound, they can sign up to conduct wellness checks in which they call other people who are lonely to chat with them.

[@manichairdo6346]

My aunt in her 80's has had a life long friend who told me how they met on their first day at school. 'Your aunt saw me crying that day and told me I'd be fine. Will you be my friend, I sobbed? Yes, she replied. We've been best friends for 80 years.' Awesome.

[@michellem4084]

Wow

[@765respect]

Love your story. You made the world a better place that day.

[@kristennoelle9447]

Indigo Wonderful❤🙏😉

[@caryn9561]

You can't do that to older kids they get embarrassed.

[@lifeismeaningless5512]

That’s literally the only reason why I go to school. I feel bad for this lady, she’ll find some people hopefully.

[@Rex-X-Dark]

Actually you are forced to go to school so yeah

[@Vitheeshan]

@Lil RE Shes 99 and working without being able to walk makes sense xD

[@BarryaLLen-ik8bq]

I love hatred how is that the only reason you need to go to school cause you have to

[@lifeismeaningless5512]

Barry aLLen I don’t have too, I could drop out and find a job, but I need a degree so I stay. School’s beneath me.

[@lifeismeaningless5512]

ThatGuyRex nah not really

[@emwil845]

This breaks my heart. God bless her. I want to reach into the screen and tell her she is quite happy to make a new friend in me.

[@furetetka]

I feel the same. I go shopping to be with people for a while. And I'm just 27.

[@lillywantsheranchovypizza107]

furetetka same! i'm turning 20 this month

[@Olivia-pe5vf]

get some friends or go visit your family. please. God loves you.

[@kriyato1]

@Lord Azreal Lais u'r a complete idiot aren't you?

[@jackmac6965]

Same

[@FRStratos]

Same. 27. No friends. But i love shopping just so i can go out and talk to ppl

[@MartellThaCool]

Going to be 29 and have no friends. I know her pain so much and living in America alone is awful, cold and draining. I'm from USA and it's difficult for me to have and keep friends throughout my life. I've ended up betrayed, lied, cheated and rejected by the closest people around me and families turned on me

[@advancedadam.7699]

how can u not have a friend???

[@721rena]

Same the weekends are so lonely no one to go out and have fun and party with.

[@johnnymarlin1283]

Would do anything to be 29 again lucky you.

[@MartellThaCool]

@@advancedadam.7699 it's difficult for me to make friends in real life 😓

[@sadabakalaka]

We are all there for you mate.

[@kevinferrari1267]

I know this feeling this is breaking my heart 😔

[@prayfortheworld7960]

Yup.loneliness can kill you inside out

[@mienamie4448]

Me too..😣😣

[@geradessielsimon6000]

Kevin Ferrari May you receive encouraging,as you are a gift of love! Let my being sent to share this inspire you to pass it on! My love be with you in CHRIST!

[@aminsh3843]

I hope you're doing fine Kev❤ You'll eventually find someone who truly cares about You.

[@geradessielsimon6000]

Many thanks my friend,let that comfort be yours OVERPLUS in JESUS!

[@elenawilliams32]

As a hairdresser I can vouch for the massive amount of people who suffer from loneliness . I actually book out more time so we can have an in-depth, chat, laugh and sometimes a cry. You can feel the warmth in the hugs when they leave the salon. We can and should all make an effort to engage people, even if it's a one off chat in a shop, a quick laugh on a train etc... as it can often be the only human interaction that person will have the entire day and it often leaves you both in a cheerful frame of mind.

[@stevethomas74]

You are a real life angel. What a difference you make to some people's lives 🙂❤

[@jonerasmus9399]

You actually gave me a great idea on how I can truly bless people that are suffering. I'm going to donate money to my local hair dresser just for the lonely in old aged homes . Atleast they will have someone to talk to and feel better looking sharp .

[@elenawilliams32]

@@jonerasmus9399 Instead of donating to the salon... Maybe buy a/some vouchers for pensioner/s (it's a wee bit cheaper for retired people) for a shampoo/cut and blow wave. They can make an appointment. You could ask at a local retirement home who would best benefit from your kindness and generosity. Also, pick the right salon as some hairdressers are very dismissive of the elderly. I find them super interesting. When you've been on this planet for 70/80+ years... You have some juicy stories to share with me! Good on you mate. Great idea!

[@Mr1152451]

Not just in the UK man. It’s everywhere. Our walls are getting higher nowadays, we barely even talk to each other. The divide is just surreal.

[@blackngold007]

@Celtic Phoenix Stop. Don't blame the issue of loneliness on "foreigners" who are simply trying to get by.

[@vidavidfilmer6354]

@Celtic Phoenix it's the internet and the convenience of the modern world.

[@hiwelcometochillis2579]

@Celtic Phoenix don't make any sense

[@hiwelcometochillis2579]

@Celtic Phoenix you don't make any sense... Again your patriotism and "Alabama pride" is not going to take you anywhere

[@cashrules6669]

@Celtic Phoenix You know what, you're absolutely right. Don't know what part of the world you're in, but I live in the US...and that is EXACTLY what happened to this country. European foreigners traveled here by ships to intentionally divide (destroy) a people and culture with their immigration..ever since then true peace has been non existent on this western soil. A very valid point thanks for bringing it to light..👍🏾

[@Skybar23]

This is so true. I use to work in a supermarket when I was 17 year old up until I was 23. I notice that it was the elderly people that would come up and comment on prices of items, new products, relocation of products different packaging of products even they told me what they were going to cook with the product they purchased. Sometimes I would try to brush them off by saying "oh I have to go my boss is waiting for me" but it really breaks my heart knowing that they just wanted to make small talk to make the feel human again. You dont realize this until you get older yourself...and the fact that many elderly people who come into super markets are probably widows and have kids that live far away or have passed on.I can see why there is a minister for loneliness. God bless them all.

[@thepsalms2806]

You know it! same thing here, worked behind the till from age 19-21. Old ladies and grandpas were always coming just to chat or ask questions. You'd fined that many of their children were working overseas ect. Or maybe they had no children or anyone.

[@johncronin3105]

What about young people who are lonely? - It's not just a problem confined to the elderly. Nobody ever talks about that. Plus it is almost always the nice people who are lonely. Horrible people never seem to be lonely cos there are loads of horrible people around for them to mix with.

[@dharshinimagesh9591]

very true words . actually I cried after reading ur comments bcoz my friends n family hav more people besides them but im living alone and I hav to cal them voluntarily if I need them . I can tel that I hav friends n family but they want to stick to thier terms of people not worrying abt who really cares and who is really good hearted .

[@manichairdo6346]

Good comment. When I lost my husband, my life radically changed. I'd worked with him and for him for 40 years. Everything stopped. End of. Total nothingness. Eventually, I joined a private online widows group. All ages, and across the social spectrum and the world. Great support and understanding, and sometimes challenging. I'm very close, 7 years later, to a few of them. Re living alone. I, and this is what I'm getting at. The other people who helped me was knowing young people, home alone. They taught me how to think single. Was with my husband from 16 to 60. 40 married years. On you tube, I came across singles, alone and loving it. They have jobs. I don't. So, I'd to change my mindset. 8 months ago, I moved out of our family home into a cottage. One of 24. I love it. Can be alone or meet with similar people. Some don't socialise, though. I have a devoted, crazy Yorkie, as well. Family and friends. It's been a learning curve. Looking back, I wish I'd considered the possibility of aging and becoming alone and planned something. I'm off to visit my next door neighbor. It's rainy so my Yorkie won't come out with me. Lol.

[@Sunnygirlm171]

Wow, seems so true, Horrible people seem to be everywhere..

[@765respect]

True, I love what you said about horrible people mixing with the loads of horrible people. I keep tabs on my middle son. Tall, dark and handsome but socially awkward. Have him over for tea twice a week. Thank god for dirty dishes. Why? Bc, I have the means to prepare food and I have someone in my life to prepare a meal for.

[@lifeonwheels5756]

That's right, really nice people are lonley bc they are usually introverts.

[@UAEsecurity]

I totally understand her feelings and loneliness 🥺 I am in my 40s and I feel the same 😔 I moved to Canada since almost 3 years and still I am not able to adapt to its life style and people’s coldness and careless attitude 😢. Sometimes I stay a week without talking to anyone. I really miss the warmth back home.

[@xNizmoo]

I feel you. I’ve been in Canada for about 15 years and some people who I considered great friends don’t text back or make any effort to reconnect. These people live 10 mins away from me. It’s kind of a sad closed society. In Europe I came from a town of 6000 people and we had 7-8 cafes and 2 nightclubs. Now I live in a big city that’s dead at night. It’s just the way it is.

[@IvankaB-ft6hd]

​@@xNizmoo those people are not your friends, they are colleagues and people you know. I have been in Canada for 30 years now and all my good friends are in Europe. People I grew up with. I have colleagues and people I know but I do not have friends even after 30 years.

[@Ginx-pe4si]

All my friends are in my head. You all are missing out.

[@damirreinaldo1112]

Yes people wants their space they were encouraged not to talk to strangers from a very beginning so they are accustomed to this life but it's tough.

[@damirreinaldo1112]

@@xNizmoo just the cold weather is a killer to me cant take it

[@rachelcaullay172]

This is heart breaking. I like talking to older people I do so often. It doesn't hurt to be kind to people. Too many self absorbed people in this world nowadays. Can make most people lonely at any age.

[@blackwidownsw9509]

May God bless people like you 💕💕💞👏👍

[@bernadettemurray8260]

You're so right.

[@bernadettemurray8260]

@ska¡¡a ¡¡a Totally agree everything is severely criticised 💔💔

[@martydav9475]

Too many people walking around who are obsessed with their sodding mobile phones. Don't dare interrupt them by actually speaking to them whilst they're permanently staring down at them.

[@nickuk911]

@@martydav9475 yep correct , are we incontrol or the phones or are the phones in control of us? i think the latter for many people

[@SamSenoSurigao]

From now on I’m going to make it a point to stick around whenever I come across a chatty elderly person 😭

[@sophieminter0]

Me too 🙋‍♀️

[@TheKonga88]

So how about a chatty younger person huh? Are you really this blinkered or what!

[@SamSenoSurigao]

Kunta Kinte sure whatever the hell that means lmao

[@bestbringit]

Me too

[@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju]

@@SamSenoSurigao This is going to be your story

[@chillinebony]

Sometimes a simple 'hello" or a smile can make a huge difference in someone's life.

[@lordx4641]

Exactly

[@lordx4641]

We need to dig up the fundamentals

[@mworld3653]

chillinebony the problem is that these days the bad people out numbered the good ones so these devils make it harder for those who are good to trust anyone else around them or even to feel comfortable enough

[@quickkvids3620]

I say hello to people, but I stop doing that because people ignored me.

[@williamparker1085]

someone please give this lady a hug

[@AnjelicaLynch]

I’m in my 20s and I easily go days in isolation without speaking to anyone

[@aleksandar_v5624]

Same

[@manunitedfanforever6623]

If your lonely, we can meet up and ill give you 60 quid for some “services”

[@zorans5200]

How the hell does someone in theyr 20's even acomplish thst in 2018...??

[@Mclemonade]

Stop wasting your life.

[@howardstern9129]

Anjelica Lynch must live a boring life

[@Kblog777]

There’s a lot of younger ppl who are lonely too. You can know lots of people and still feel lonely.

[@tootimcslop5034]

Yes. It’s crazy I live in a city of 200k yet feel like I have no one

[@levibest2409]

Yea sooo true lol I relate so hard to this ^^ ik people but they aren’t really... uhm well. Friends.

[@rajaah3412]

Kblogg 777 m’y Life hahha

[@ellokmaninisrine2766]

Tooti McSlop wow same🤔

[@wojtek9500]

I'm 26 , been alone as long as I can remember . Abusive mother and deadbeat abusive dad , just watching this idk why

[@RayMak]

I'm lonely too

[@ShawkyJames]

DUDE u r everywhere wtf. btw I love ur music videos

[@TruthSayer2007]

Just remember that JESUS loves you. When I’ve been alone (for many years) I knew that He was always there. Its during those quiet years that I heard Him in my heart the loudest.

[@VaporwaveSunset]

Me too

[@adheenageorge2497]

@@ShawkyJames I've seen Ray Mak in 5 videos today

[@blessycruz8123]

listen to the music 😅

[@FpsTyler]

Damn. This hit me in the feels. I would be her friend.

[@BangMaster96]

I remember when i used to work as a sales person at a Nutrition shop, an old lady would come in once a week, and ask me about some supplements, and benefits, and would just read labels, and ask me questions about some of the ingredients, after the 2nd or 3rd time, i realized she was probably a lonely person, and needed someone to talk to. I always talked to her, answering her questions, asking her general questions, and things she has done, just to make her feel like she can always come by and talk to me if she wants. It's a sad world we live in sometimes, we Humans are social animals, our brain becomes depressed after long periods of loneliness and no social interaction. I know we all have our differences, but i wish we can just put them aside, and engage in a meaningful conversation with each other, which is really rare these days, especially with Social Media, which made people even more distant from one another.

[@binzsta86]

So did she buy anything?

[@salsagardens9570]

Good for you for taking notice......

[@Jasonmuckonline]

So happy we have people like you.

[@ruthterefe829]

Thank you so much for your beautiful heart you are blessed,I respect you

[@donttalktomeyoureannoying8736]

You are so damn sweet for doing that!!! 🤧🤧🤧 I have a soft spot for the elderly 💕

[@aigen8630]

"the most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved."

[@wahidkhaliq4776]

ai lex it’s an epidemic here in England... I know how she feels even though I’m a fella and in my 40’s . It’s heartbreaking when you don’t fit in and aren’t accepted . I think she’s really brave to speak about this .

[@alexhallow5119]

This is what it’s like being ugly

[@wahidkhaliq4776]

Alex Hallow how do you mean ?

[@outtaluckvevo5826]

meh, the kind of poverty where you die of starvation is pretty terrible too

[@muzzafarkhan6701]

Oof so true

[@theresegbat329]

My heart went out to her,she seems like such a lovely person

[@deenanthekemoni5567]

Im in my late 30s and never had any children, and I come from a family thats pretty distant internally (we dont speak much, parents just didnt raise us that way).. This is actually one of my Biggest Fears.. Being entirely Alone.

[@lolabandola3250]

🌹 I feel the same. 🌹🇸🇪

[@cakesart4168]

Don't fear Jesus Christ will never let u live alone he is a wonderful friend I know who walks with me i would not tell you this if it was not true... Let me introduce him to you please say this prayer When you make Jesus Christ your friend you are never going to be able believe me please say this prayer " Dear God I come to you a sinner I repent from the bottom of my heart please forgive me baptize me with the fire of the Holy Spirit burn the chains that are on me holding me captive to obeying you. I believe Jesus Christ you are the son of the living God please write my name in the book of life from today Jesus I make you LORD and saviour in my life guide, protect and teach me your word AMEN" That's all next read the book of John & Hebrew u will know how precious Jesus Christ is he is amazing and waiting on you Make it a habit to read the Bible daily u will realize what am I saying to you is true

[@beaulieuonnp593]

yes, my family are a bit like that too, they only talk when they want something

[@Sonya_Blade_1]

It doesn't matter the age, loneliness attacks us all.

[@muskie2543]

Sonya Blade the feeling of loneliness or isolation is quite different from actual isolation. Today the feeling of loneliness is a big problem, no doubt due to internet/social media. But, this lady is actually isolated, she really does have no-one in her life. Ofc this is quite rare, but a lot harder to get out of than just the feeling.

[@SatnamSingh-mx2uc]

But in old age they can't even approach to any1 without being called weird

[@fariyakhan5378]

Yeah but when people get older they don't have much to do due to the sickness of health and also they live their life fully that they don't have anything to do new But we young people have lots to do ,we have the whole life ahead of us!

[@abzhuofficial]

@@fariyakhan5378 Or some of their offspring are complete and utter, well, redacted, that they'd either happily let them live solo or send them off to a retirement home. There's sadly plenty of reasons for loneliness here, some ranging from cases as sad as that, to cases whereby they have no offspring to be there for them for whatever reason.

[@geekedmaxx]

Well white people and black people kick there children out the house I wouldn't wanna talk to my parents either they can live in the house by themselves and be lonely , they want privacy and Independence go ahead and have it

[@uk2]

Whenever Old people get in to my taxi they just want to talk and just don’t want to end the conversation... one day I was talking about my wife to a lady and we just reached to her home then she said please don’t stop the meter and finish your story first because that is so interesting to me. I was like dying from inside like how much she wanted to talk...!! If you see any older people don’t forget to say HI , they just love it and it does make their day....

[@3hreeoshortsvideos8]

Great comment

[@wahidkhaliq4776]

Asif Khan that’s really kind and decent of you bro 🤲🏽

[@nooriman5944]

You’re a nice human :)

[@wahidkhaliq4776]

Noor ul Iman ☺️

[@bta7658]

I want you to be my driver Not because I would want to talk Just because you seem awsome But good that these people meet a kind hearted driver sometimes

[@leavealekalone]

Is there any organisation that connects you with “lonely people” so you can work as a volunteer and just hang out with them? 🤔 I would love to spend my free time bonding with lovely people, rather than squandering it on binge-watching series.

[@steff2437]

Alek T depending on where you are in the world, churches or community centres can have friendly visiting volunteering where you are paired with someone who is homebound // alone and you basically visit them once a week to have coffee or just talk. I’d say a google search would show you places in your area

[@mona5471]

This kind of role would be called befriending maybe google befriending volunteer and see if theres anything in your area!

[@ThursdayTutorial]

My mum did an 'age UK' volunteering thing where you meet an older lonely person for like an hour a week, she did two of them for like 6 months before they both passed away, just to think the impact that must've had on their lives is pretty big tbh

[@mahalakshmichaganti3019]

I just love to talk to her as I can relate to her because I am single and lonely but I try to be surrounded with people always by compromising my ego

[@ilyelysia]

I hope there is! It seems like a lot of fun

[@secla_SC]

This was very emotional, I have friends but I still suffer from loneliness. I hope all lonely people in this world find happiness 🙏❤️.

[@mammadingo9165]

Call people talk with family friends strangers ...even when they don't act it they care deep down we all do

[@beecool4075]

I will be more friendly to people after watching this

[@malikaelyadiri7005]

Well said👍😊

[@kso4068]

Thank you!!❤❤❤

[@nanunana5726]

U touched m hearth. Amen❤ be blessed

[@JRenee-Sings]

@Progressing Pilgrim Must we call people old?👵

[@JRenee-Sings]

👍

[@mejganzia5654]

it's much harder, when you are surrounded by people who make you feel alone.

[@lightyears2go]

did you know about the Robin Williams quote beforehand? if not, great minds etc. etc. "I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel all alone."

[@rizwantahir7116]

Present and same

[@michaelc9810]

This comment is more depressing than the video 😰

[@lifetobelived9102]

At one point I realized I was lonely in my marriage. I did talk to my ex husband at the time and explained my feelings to him. He has a drinking problem and then it was creating a distance between us. I told him I didn't think that when I was married I would feel lonely.

[@Ashleigh50]

Know what you mean, previous job, people would come in my office speak to my colleague then go out, sometimes have a silent competition see how long it would be before anyone spoke! Come back from a holiday, did anyone ask - no. Fortunately made redundant, went elsewhere - people no only more friendly, but negative banter was discouraged. Now retired - with my Partner.

[@tomstark2354]

This literally breaks my heart, I would do anything to help her 😞❤

[@adrianpoole6858]

I would love to talk to this gorgeous lady if only I knew where she was.

[@lolabandola3250]

🌹 Me too. I could talk to anyone here too. ☺

[@t-b073]

To those who concern of her: According to a MSN website: She has a daughter to whom she speaks little to as she lives in a different part of London. She also said that she is making phone calls every once a week to talk to someone from an organization for elderly. And she describes her caller as a 'lovely woman' I still hope she is doing well. I would love to have a chat with her

[@ferialsmith1195]

I lives in Guyana, South America. I would love to get in touch with her 2. Maybe if she is on whatsapp i could be of little company to her. I feel 4 her, she is crying out 4 help. God bless her always, & those who r helping her. 🙏🙏🙏

[@rowannehagen875]

Please don't blame the victim or tell this woman what she 'should' do. As they get older, people become more and more socially invisible, especially if they are single, retired and living alone. They may not have the money for social activities, or for the same reason they may not have a car. Public transport is not always safe for older people, especially at night. Most social life centres around younger people and their concerns. Older people have a lifetime's worth of experiences to share, but no one is interested. They tend to live quietly, so they attract little attention from their neighbours and easily get unnoticed and forgotten. Like this woman, they rely on scraps of conversation with checkout operators for social exchange, because very few people will make spontaneous friendly conversation with an older person. Also, some people, young or old, are shy by nature and need a little encouragement from others to open up.

[@slehcyo8223]

Rowan Hagen I think church groups would be great for her !!! Welcoming & accepting

[@banishedfromthedwarfplanet530]

Rowan Hagen-- Very well said. It's especially true in American society that the elderly are cast aside and ignored and youth is worshiped.

[@slehcyo8223]

Banished From The Dwarf Planet but there is a large elderly community that value each other. That's why there is allot of clubs for elderly only

[@rowannehagen875]

@@slehcyo8223 Sorry but I have to disagree. Churches, like any other social group, only want people like themselves. She would be just as invisible among a younger and well-off congregation.

[@slehcyo8223]

Rowan Hagen I don't get why you talk like she has no value... She's nice allot of people would enjoy talking to her, being her friend. She just has to go get connections. (Which maybe nerve racking at 1st but worth it, I believe in her I hope she is doing well)

[@Chezzgirl69]

I want to give her a hug.

[@MimiTheHamster]

I’m 24 and I feel like this. Haven’t found much true friends, mostly narcs or users. My heart breaks with her :’(

[@youeclipseall]

MimiTheHamster Yes, me too

[@Crabking19]

Same

[@rebeccaoprea9917]

MimiTheHamster you are set apart and can be of comfort to someone like her . You’re an empath . You are a rare treasure .

[@lorenebonsu7266]

Damn

[@vinidealencar]

I feel the same you do

[@janetbenning2645]

Loneliness is a pain that cuts deep into your soul.. I know this for a fact..

[@EASchneid]

This is why “community” becomes so important. You must build it over time but it is amazingly beneficial in the end

[@clair233]

I'd love to get to know this lady x

[@michellem4084]

@Luz Renteria most people have lost faith in god. And church attendance is pretty low.

[@margaretparkinson8351]

I wonder where she lives...

[@47babyblues]

Let's organize our own meet up groups. I'm in Los Angeles.

[@GS-st9ns]

@Luz Renteria I didn't know there was a prayer request line. I wouldn't want anyone to pray for me because I don't know who they're praying to, but if other people are in need of a voice that would be a good solution. Visiting a congregation and enjoying what you learn or not enjoying it beats a blank. Good old fashion Yankee hug is what I enjoy.

[@Saucyakld]

I attend groups in Auckland New Zealand but wondered when I can't drive anymore what will happen? My car broke down and even though my car is always full of people no one asked me to come with them and when I did ask I got lots of excuses why not. So car repaired and no more picking up people and dropping them off. Being used is not nice!

[@nancybryant4325]

I get lonely sometimes. I’ve been divorced 20 years and live alone except for a cat. My best friend died then my sisters both died. I have a daughter but I don’t want to totally depend on her. I joined a book club, go to church, joined an exercise class, took art classes, and do volunteer work. It’s not a complete cure but it all helps. It also helps to have goals or projects. People need to reach out to each other.

[@simplyrise930]

👌bless you

[@lifetobelived9102]

there is a site called Meetup. It is a site where you can join different interest groups in your area and there are a few singles groups but interest groups are the majority. There is no cost to join and you can set how far you want to travel. Everything from meetups to go out to dinner, see movies, walking , crafts, etc. I started going to a couple before I ended up co organizing for one group. You don't always makes friends but you can have some pleasant conversation. I have one younger friend who I go to concerts nowwith. She was nervous to go to a concert by herself. That is how that started. It is an international meetup site.

[@leonmorales6237]

That’s a great idea, I used to attend those meet ups when I was feeling down some years ago. It’s great just to converse with folks. It can be very stressful being lonely, especially after a breakup and children leaving the nest, we all go through various transitions in life and I feel everyone should have someone to talk to about things and also to be a good listener for others as well.

[@leonmorales6237]

Nancy Bryant so true

[@c-u-next-tuesday]

Hang in there Nancy

[@ab-hs3ou]

I know how this poor woman feels. If I wasn't a foster carer, I'd literally be alone, living on an island that is my house, especially in lockdown. It's like a prison sentence only I've committed no crime.

[@Succeshero-yw1rl]

Also lots of young people live his way...

[@adicquaellis5184]

I'm one of them...😔

[@jeibal02]

Yep

[@simitometi6219]

But we have a culture of communicating across the internet.

[@نادر-ت8ن]

@@simitometi6219 I don't even have anyone to speak to on the internet.

[@AA-xt7no]

Trust me

[@lachatnoir1127]

I'm 35 and feel the same.i work in a job with people who I just cant connect with. Everyone seems so superficial. I crave knowing people on a deeper level. Room full of people and I'm feel so alone.

[@LabRat6619]

I like books, movies, art, nature, travel but try getting other men to enjoy them lol. Most are brain dead.

[@sophiek1173]

Im usually the one experiencing this everywhere i go...i started to give that fake laugh or giggle that fake people do n then walk off rolling my eyes. All fakes....i mean honestly, i sit alone everywhere, at uni, at work for lunch cause cant connect with people....

[@MegaKamishah]

me too in same condition for years ... no feinds no one to talk.. @Laura can we talk to each other?

[@BellaAphrodite]

Many ppl feel this way. you are never alone. just speak out your thought and u will attract the people u need. 💓

[@chinadoll1583]

Laura M omg same... I never socialize with people at work only when it comes to my work that’s about it

[@happymadison9832]

This is just heartbreaking. I wish her and everyone who is lonely genuine happiness for always. Prayers.

[@shazzyfez6737]

Why can't there be a lonely club or something. So that those in need of company can get together

[@cornwall8029]

There is. There’s spice, hobby clubs, youth clubs, coffee morning clubs, fun activities clubs, adult talk clubs, comedy clubs. Lots. But these people find it really hard to communicate when they are used to being alone all the time. That’s when your anxiety starts.

[@Denverdude7]

It's called the bar

[@joebloggs619]

There's many singles clubs and dating agencies...

[@sidlove5798]

the sad thing is sometimes these organizations make u feel more alone due to toxicity from ppl

[@brianwoods2395]

@Juan Perez ...That made me chuckle....

[@christianmendoza2865]

I just wanna give her a hug and be her friend

[@jayadityathakur6674]

Christian Mendoza same here brother

[@sissyrayself7508]

Me too

[@Nice1EvenBetter]

Some people seem all calm and loving until their volcano erupts.

[@mirceamircea9241]

❤

[@mariapierce2707]

Bless her heart.many would love to be your friend...

[@ascendingneet2263]

I’m a 22 year old female and I am EXACTLY like this

[@jacobking4504]

Same, except I'm a guy.

[@etherealdeal1792]

Glad im not the only one at that age who experiences similar

[@mubarakolad1899]

We need to have a group 4 this

[@crackinupcomedy1851]

мαяιє best thing is to enjoy your own company

[@CRCLN]

26 year old female feel exactly like this. I dont wanna kill myself

[@cmck2021]

I work in a retail setting. I try to be as kind as possible to people shopping. Some people are very lonely.

[@sunshinesprinkles1566]

Christy Kennedy, that's what i do as well, even when I'm out and i see people who i think look lonely i will smile and start a conversation with them, i try to put a smile on their face. My kids ask me do you know them, i say no, but now i do😃. Even just a smile can go a long way. We learn by example. I pray my children will follow my lead. I really enjoyed your comment, have a blessed day.

[@aminsh3843]

God bless you Christy.

[@ierickgonzalez83]

I’m not kind I’m myself

[@thebestSixZero]

That's your job

[@eduardochavacano]

This is the real pandemic.

[@johnlowe3050]

Its a problem of course but we need to control the virus and are doing.....imagine familly dying of this, that is serious.

[@commonsenseisnotcommon9924]

This is where feminism leads

[@xXAscendingPhoenixXx]

@@commonsenseisnotcommon9924 What does that even mean?

[@commonsenseisnotcommon9924]

@@xXAscendingPhoenixXx It means if you are a feminist, you will most likely die alone.

[@featheredcanine1897]

She seems like a sweet and adorable lady 🥺 I feel the same as her, I’m only 16 but I sit alone every day at lunch and some days I don’t even use my voice...

[@blueeyes6852]

I'm so sorry. Just know, this isn't permanent! Can you volunteer somewhere? There's lots of activities to join in school ... There's also a huge chance of meeting life long friends if you get involved in any sport. I showed and trained Arabian horses and their riders. I started Karate. I began fencing épée.... I also talked my way into playing on a men's volleyball team. I mention these things because they're not 'normal' activities I guess. I'm hoping that something I've mentioned, might get you thinking of other means of interacting with people, in areas not associated with school. If you like horses, you can volunteer to walk the horses after their workout, to cool them down. Or getting horses ready for their owners to ride... I don't know what area you live in, but there's all sorts of places that would love to have a young woman around contributing! One piece of advice ... Don't volunteer for anything you don't enjoy! They say (whom ever 'they' are - lol), that if you like what you do, it won't ever feel like a job. What about dance classes maybe? Church? If I was your big sister, I'd tell you to 1) go get a new haircut (it always makes you feel prettier) 2) make a list of your interests 3) volunteer in places that are related to what you want to do as an adult. Don't worry if you don't know what you want to be when you 'grow up'. I didn't find my passion until I was thirty five! 4). always listen to your gut (we have internal antennas for a reason), 5) don't let others bring you down or try and talk you out of changing things up (cuz they will). Stay strong and focused sweetheart. Being your age is sometimes tough, but it does get a lot better! Big hugs from the West Coast! Keep your chin up - you can do this! 👇💪💟👇🌹🌸🌻🌺🌼🌻💐

[@sakurahoor]

You are not alone same with me i hope someday you will be able to have great friends you are too young to feel this way i am 23

[@kc5820]

You are very much young and have whole life. Try making new friends.

[@robertoenriquechavezrodrig731]

Let's get in touch, what's is your Instagram? :) 🌹

[@robertasnikitinas1210]

IG?

[@KillianDefaoite]

I'm already like this and only 20 years old

[@hobbiesandpassions9137]

Killian you`re very young, join some volunteering service for ppl like you, you'll meet others and do something positive, isolation is the worst

[@sameerahmed-gx8js]

hobbies and passions there’s no such kind of service in my city

[@TenkabitoShien]

@@hobbiesandpassions9137 its not that easy

[@chaotixskulls7051]

Killian Defaoite same but everyone will know my name soon 😘

[@JulioCesar-xr5vv]

Me irl

[@vogarro7292]

My mom does this thing she learned from my grandma.. that every holiday she will take us and we will go to every house in the area We give some sweets and invite them to spend the day with us.. And we have some old people come over and talk to us and we feel like they're our own family, ( mom has friends for 5 and 7 years) who still come over, grandma always told us that.. be kind to your neighbors and consider them as your people.

[@ib5660]

Vogarro awesome lady 👍 hope you carry on this kind tradition god knows we need more people like that now days

[@chevysilverado5617]

What i notice from lots of people in the comment section and in day to day life is the amount of ignorance towards loneliness. Some people are like '' just join a club'' just join a church or go meet some people. It is not that easy in this growing unapproachable world. Lots of people around the world are suffering with true forced loneliness. If you don't know what that means it's a feeling that your self esteem and self worth is so low you can't meet people. There is a huge epidemic of younger people under 40 (I'm one of them) suffering with the negative effects of bullying in their youth that causes it and then of course there are the older people who have lost spouses, and have retired and feel so lonely and worthless they feel like nobody even wants to converse with them. Then there are people with all kinds of disabilities that get discriminated against. There is more pain out there than one thinks. I have met people throughout my life who seemed shocked and surprised that there are people among them who have no friends. The ignorant person tends to put blame on the lonely person and think they did something bad or there is a good reason why a person does not have any friends and truth is the friendless person is completely innocent. They are living in a cruel world full of cliques and shallow people who really have no room to meet more people. We have a financial class problem out there also that is causing it too. Rich snooty people only want to talk to other snooty people like themselves. Attractive self assured people only seem to want to talk to other attractive people. Bad people only like talking to trash like themselves. Etc Etc Etc. Loneliness is a very rough thing for many and please do not judge people for having social problems, being single and friendless. Don't tell people to go to therapy or join some club. The best thing you can do is just say ''Hi'' to someone and be nice to them. You just might make their whole day.

[@ravenhill_the_crusader_1968]

very well put.

[@diruholic]

I totally get what you're saying as I have suffered from social anxiety too and always get super anxious when I go to new places or have to meet a whole group of new people. However, I realised that this is a prison that I built in my mind. I have the key to freedom in my hand. Hence I try to push myself a little harder to overcome my shyness. I believe it's each individual's own responsibility to overcome their past hurt and change their lives for the better. And just as you said certain people like hanging out with their kind only, there are people that share your interests too. You just need to figure out how and where best to meet them. And you are also right of course that we all need to be kinder to each other and make this world a better more welcoming place for all people 😊

[@lovingit4450]

💯 true.

[@beaulieuonnp593]

this is true

[@johanna5688]

Chevy - the problem is NOBODY CARES!

[@user-umcub]

As a 21 year old, I feel like this woman

[@heydaddy5326]

I'm a married man. I feel like this woman. Fook.

[@avemaria3673]

Please, there are communities on line if you want to avoid real people. Try it!

[@sukuna4396]

Me too :(

[@sindhujoshi3717]

@@avemaria3673 how to get in touch with these communities

[@shantoyallen6851]

I am 21as well and trust me I understand what she is going through it crazy it's like your in a world by yourself with no one to talk it's sad.

[@austinklein1172]

I'm a cashier and make it a point to talk to my customers. Some don't want to but others talk a lot. I don't care I'd the line is long. People are Important and I Want them to feel that way. I try to make ALL my customers feel Happy and Important. Of I can make their day a little better I did my job. If I see a regular in a different store I'll go up to them and say Hi and talk for a little while.Yes A lot of my regulars are older. But age doesn't matter. A lot of people are lonely these days. So if I can make just one Happy it's a Good day. But if more are Happy it's a Wonderful day.

[@austinklein1172]

@@headingtoparadise8955 Your sweet

[@dncviorel]

Austin Klein God bless you and your family!

[@exaudi33]

You are an angel, Austin.

[@austinklein1172]

You all are Very Sweet.

[@austinklein1172]

@The Matrix I Love the elderly. Their lives are so interesting. This man your speak of sounds Wonderful and Very interesting. You were very lucky to have met him.

[@dbiswas]

I wish she lived near my place. I would talk to her and try to be a good friend. And also include as part of my family, that way she won't have to feel that sadness. I feel very sorry for her. She seems to be very nice person too.

[@princesszahara6953]

I could use your subs

[@jamescostigan8539]

Humanity will be ascending to the 4th Dimension this month. The Events near. No more death, poverty, war, greed, and no more LONELINESS! GREEN PLASMA ENERGY CONNECTING LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN AND ACTIVATION OF DORMANT DNA! This Sunday, the Show begins. We'll see you on the Other Side of Paradise!

[@anasgheith.9076]

God bless you and your family

[@summydots]

Look around. There might be someone..

[@Beatriz-lj2td]

i think she is an artist paid by the new invention ,minister for the old...is a way to organized a more macabre plot from the gov. i don't believe it ...you can do a lot if you are lonely ,don't need a minister to tell you what to do.......

[@AJR-zg2py]

Seeing her cry from :08-:20 really affected me... I work in retail and I've had many questions who talked a lot because I knew they were just very lonely. Whenever it was slow, I'd always try and indulge in their conversations because it could mean the world to them, to feel like they matter.

[@chrismaxx8528]

It’s sickening how challenging it is to get even your friend on the phone now days.

[@annieb.]

That's true. You have to make appointments for a phone call. If you write on WhatsApp you're waiting for hours or days for a reply.

[@miss_S]

😢 Sad truth.. Everyone's too busy in their own lives

[@miss_S]

@@annieb. Some ppl avoid your chat on purpose.. And just apologize after days 💔

[@boxergirl84]

It's just strange. Even with people that like you. They would rather add you on Facebook than take your number and call or even text. People have just become, very cold and distant.

[@podrepodrinho5592]

Hey guys if you have Whatsapp and wants to talk with someone i can share my number, i am also in need for a friend or just someone to talk

[@parthsaxena9941]

Loneliness has wrecked my life. It leads to pathological depression.

[@matthewganley5951]

It's never to late to turn things around for yourself. Blessings.

[@FlamJongUn]

We're in the same boat then

[@mollypbfitz]

Try volunteering. I found myself in a city a number of years ago and I knew no one. I was also quite ill so I became Isoated (my family members all died quite young - immediate and extended). It took time and I tried a number of things, but eventually I found a few wonderful people who care deeply about me here and you don't need a lot of friends, just a few. I met one joining the Finance committee at my church (I know nothing about finance!). The others I met because I had volunteered for something and my name was on a list and they contacted me for something and we are great friends now. I still have my days but I am finally able to go back to work. So if you can't work, do something that matters to you. Try the "Meetups" groups on the internet -- they have something for everyone. And don't give up. Molly

[@RandomDirectors]

We are social beings. Don't be scared of us. Join a local club of humans and I promise you you won't be lonely.

[@malfar4620]

Flam Jong Un hey bro god loves you

[@buckbumble]

This video has made me want to rethink the way I behave sometimes. I wouldn’t wish loneliness on anyone. It doesn’t hurt to talk to someone, even if you don’t know that. I think we have lost that a bit in the modern world

[@owlman4645]

I'm in my early 40s I go to walmart just to walk around and be around people, most of the time I don't even buy something, just walk around and try not to cry in my loneliness.

[@wendybrierley5412]

It is ok to go to Walmart but please do talk to someone. I sometimes ask passerby to tell me the expiry date as I can't see small prints and just talking. People are so helpful. Try it. Hope you do better.

[@chelseaedmonds5144]

I'm 21 and I do this to

[@waiata216]

Join a single mans club

[@MombasaKENYAAfrica]

@@wendybrierley5412 hey there hope youre doing ok,just check on people out here