There are many cases why I use to wonder why so many people today feel lonely even when they are surrounded by many others, tooYou can be in a room full of people, laughing, talking, and still feel empty inside feeling alone. But This kind of loneliness is not the same as being alone it’s more deeper. It’s that quiet feeling that nobody really understands you.
I once read a novel titled Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. The main character, Eleanor, lived a life that many of us can relate to it. She went to work every day, talked to people, smiled sometimes, but inside, she was very lonely. She had no real friend, no one to share her true feelings with her. Even she was surrounded by people, she felt invisible. That story stayed with me because it shows exactly what modern loneliness feels like.
In today’s world, everybody is busy, most people always online, chatting, posting, scrolling. We have thousands of followers on our social media account but still yet very few real connections. Some people can post “I’m fine” on social media while crying quality quietly in their rooms. It’s like we’re connected but still disconnected.
I’ve felt it too. There was a time when I was always with friends, attending events, talking every day, but still, I felt like no one really knew me. You smile on the outside, but inside you’re just tired. It’s not about being weak it’s just how modern life has become.
In mosy of the countries in the world loneliness is now common even among young people because everyone is focused on work and success. Same thing in Europe and even here in Nigeria. People are living close but hearts are far apart. You see people with different challenges they are battling with.
Sometimes all we really need is someone to sit with, no phone, no noise just real talk. Because no matter how modern the world becomes, the heart still wants what it has always wanted which is real connection.