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Clueyness: A Weird Kind of Sad
It’s not loneliness, not exactly, not the kind that rips or rages or tears but the kind that settles, humid and low, into the bones, so that you do not even notice it until one day you find yourself sitting alone at a patio and someone who looks your age asks, “Excuse me, may I take this chair?” before transplanting the seat of your invisible beau ... See more
Sherry Ning • I want a boyfriend
Emotional hurts or unsolved problems make extroverted kids feel lonely and isolated—one of the most painful states an extrovert can be in. The extrovert’s agitated behavior when things are not going well shows how isolated they feel. They desperately need to connect with another person at these times.
Lindsay C. Gibson • Self-Care for Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: Honor Your Emotions, Nurture Your Self, and Live with Confidence
Still, it can hurt not to have someone, and once you start adding up all the little aches, you wind up with a chronic condition. Some days, when you have a lot on your plate and feel confident, or at least happily preoccupied with life, the stress is manageable. Other days, it can feel like a constant battle against an opponent only you can see.
Matthew Hussey • Love Life: How to raise your standards, find your person and live happily (no matter what)
Now imagine this isn’t an experiment but the shape of a life: instead of waiting for a ball to come your way in a silly game of catch, you’re waiting for anyone to call or drop by or speak your name. You can’t even express it, but you’re hungering for some sign that you are known.