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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t think loneliness is taboo - I think it’s very common. Look at all the threads about moms feeling left out with school or neighbor groups. All the threads asking how to make friends. I think what is taboo is saying it out loud. If a friend told me they are lonely I would feel like they are saying “you don’t spend enough time with me” or “you are not a good friend, you aren’t enough”. If it was an acquaintance, I would feel like you were hinting at wanting a closer relationship. Maybe if I wanted the same, that would be good, but often if I wanted a closer relationship I would have worked on making that happen. [/quote] +1 Agree. MIL is military, always thought she would have "built in friends, support system, etc." She retired in a strictly military community. She is as lonely as ever, because of their cattiness. Sad, but true. The only good and worthwhile friendships are those who knew you when, OP. [/quote]
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