Loneliness

I don't know if this makes any sense, but I feel like loneliness in life can be prevented a bit at least by kids having friends, real friends not people who they hang around with just to not be lonely, though I understand it's easy to cling on to others even if one, both or all parties dislike each other for the sake of getting social interaction. We (humans) are social creatures after all.

I say this because the experiences we have as a kid, and later too, strongly affect our views on the world but as a kid you're building the foundation of the view so it's usually harder to let go of it. So if you grow up lonely it's hard to let go of that feeling.

Loneliness can also probably be prevented by being more open with feelings, like if people were more honest about them and unafraid to voice them. It would also remove a bit of confusion I keep seeing in both platonic and romantic relationships.

And by honest I don't necessarily mean unkind, sometimes yeah it is hard to voice your thoughts in a kind manner but you should still try to be kind about it, since everyone affects everyone, even if it doesn't feel like it. I feel confusing relationships also add to loneliness, in some cases at least.

Also the culture one grows up in also affects this, some cultures are more reserved than others so it might be or feel harder to reach out to others. Also the want to fit in creates loneliness since you aren't being yourself you also might not have people around you who would understand you better due to your similarities.

Even though I now have friends and acquaintances, lots of them I'd say, I still feel a sense of loneliness and isolation stemming from not having them in my younger years. Sometimes it feels more and sometimes less intense. I'm sure being friendless as a kid also has other effects on people.

This isn't meant to be a vent, just to share my thoughts. Sorry if this is confusing to read and for any typos too and feel free to leave feedback and your opinions, just don't be rude about it please.