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Lonely as I feel now, but I would try, as I do now, to not distract me
Like others have mentioned, having other family does not make up for not being with your beloved. In my case, though, I am convinced I cannot be with my beloved until I finish the work I must do. So I try, best I can, to put the feelings of loneliness aside and not let them distract me.
posted by
cpklapper
on September 16, 2009 at 10:07 AM
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Utterly alone and drifting at first, then angry, then determined to find love for myself by seeking out happiness. Very interesting question!
posted by
myrrhage_
on September 4, 2009 at 1:42 PM
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Hi Straightforward
The situation you suggested is -in all honesty- frightening. But i agree with OdeO: not having any blood relations is not the issues , it is not having someone to love and be in love with you that is defines loneliness. Unfortunately, our quest for love can bring our downfall in the same way that chasing a mirage in the desert can lead you to your death when you think you are going to find an oasis.
posted by
lindo
on September 4, 2009 at 1:36 PM
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It is hard for me to relate to any of that except the fact that my parents are dead. I miss them so much and yet in many ways they are still with me. I have lots and lots of loving family and I am so thankful for that.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 31, 2009 at 9:49 AM
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Straightforward
Sad indeed, but life and living is never any guarantee. We, however, would think it to be otherwise ... but does it take you afar? No. My take.
posted by
anib
on August 30, 2009 at 10:47 AM
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Step away
I've been in a simular situation. No amount of blood relation makes a difference if the one that you love doesn't love you. That special intimate love is different and being with someone who is suppose to be that one and isn't is very lonely. As hard as that is moving on is the only solution. Being alone is better then being lonely. In being alone you can reach out to others in greater need, being lonely you just have a need. OdeO
posted by
OdeO
on August 30, 2009 at 9:47 AM
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Vulnerable, inclined to be clingy, sorry for myself, frightened, anxious... Oh dear! What a terrifying sitruation.
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on August 30, 2009 at 9:20 AM
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What a sad situation. I would be devastated..
posted by
shobana
on August 30, 2009 at 1:06 AM
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I'd feel lonely.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on August 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM
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Lost in a lost world! It would be devastating! sam
posted by
sam444
on August 29, 2009 at 4:00 PM
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Straightforward
From being almost at that point I can say it would be lonely. What I would do is sign up to help others in any way I could, feed the hungry, visit those who are elderly or infirm. Give of yourself it brings such joy. Who knows you may meet another who shares your story in some way. May you be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on August 29, 2009 at 12:53 PM
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alone that's what I would feel and I don't know what I would do.
become reclusive at my age probably but that isn't a good idea. Find people with similar interests and try to make some friends.
posted by
Kabu
on August 29, 2009 at 11:18 AM
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god!.....it's so hard!!!
posted by
Star5_
on August 29, 2009 at 8:50 AM
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