Is life more or less difficult for young adults in today's world? Lonely

[Irishmom2]

Can you imagine having to wait until after 9 to text people? Or only texting on weekends? Haha, talk about being lonely!

 

[libbeylu]

I feel that communication with another person is almost non-existent these days. I go for morning walks in my neighborhood and no one is out! No matter what kind of day it is. Young people walk to the corner bus stop and when they pass me they have their ear phones on, and those that do not, just have a “blank” stare on their faces. I use to say “good morning” to them, but never received a response. We went to a restaurant for dinner recently, and had to wait for a table at the bar…all the customers were viewing their phones! I do not care for the social media like Facebook because I like my privacy. The people in the public places look like Zombies with their mobile devices. And the dating apps…I can’t imagine ever having a problem meeting people when I was younger. Young people today don’t interact with each other…texting is the norm now. I have witnessed how some get addicted to social media…not a good substitute for actually have a face-to-face conservation with another person…so sad and so lonely…

 

[whatistrue]

Do you think that it is harder to be a teen or young adult today than it was in the past?

No. Nor do I think it is easier. Every generation has its problems; every generation has its advantages. Loneliness is, in my experience, endemic to humanity as a whole. Many if not most people feel lonely during adolescence, some do not, and it mostly depends on the individual rather than the prevailing technology.

 

[TheLittleLady]

Many if not most people feel lonely during adolescence,

This is CRUCIAL to know and to tell to our kids. I think that adolescence lasts longer now, I see twentysomethings behaving as high schoolers would have a generation ago, and I think the adolescent “I am the only one who feels this way” extends into the 20’s and beyond now because no one told them this is simply how it feels to mature.

 

[catholic-heart]

@Blimp Thank you!! I’ll pray for you, too.

 

[Convert3]

Life is difficult for every generation, but in different ways. We all have had or are having struggles, but it’s difficult to understand our differences. God Bless is all.

 

[Pattylt]

As others have pointed out, every generation and especially every adolescent has periods of intense loneliness. Every generation dealt with this maturing process in different ways, as well.

I’m 67 and I can’t imagine my young adult stage being so able to connect with friends and family so instantaneously! On the other hand, because the young are so involved with tech, I think it has led to an inability to connect face to face. When face to face was the only way to meet and retain friendships, we had to be good at it to survive. Now, I think that ability has lessened. But the young are great at making and keeping online friendships much better than my generation can.

Learning to self entertain is a useful skill. We all have periods of loneliness, sometimes quite intense ones. How we learn to cope with it and force ourselves to overcome it is a skill that will last a lifetime but you have to work at it, like any life skill.

While what you are going through may be normal and part of the maturing process, going through it isn’t fun. It’s HARD! Find time to force yourself to places where you will meet people face to face. Learn how to start conversations. Join in with a group that seems interesting even if you also feel a bit uncomfortable. Don’t worry over finding Mr Right…these things happen in their own time and often, in ways we never expect. It’s what keeps life interesting. When I met my future husband, the last thing I was looking for was a relationship…yet, it happened. Keep all doors open for possibilities. Loneliness is never cured by wallowing in ones loneliness…not implying you are…just make sure you avoid that! It really does get better!

 

[EndTimes]

In my life. I’ve never heard so much depressing mindsets from oldsters, mid-age and youngish adults.

Love has been Prophecied to wane as time approaches the Return of Our Lord Jesus,
who’ll put and End to the machinations of Satan / AntiChrist…
and make All ANEW!