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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That is an unusual comment to make, not to mention 3 times. Are you, in fact, lonely?

It’s sounding like you are. It’s rude for them to ask that and not suggest how you can connect with others.

As to what prompts them to say this—you haven’t described the circumstance—how long is the chat before they make that remark? Maybe you said your DH works long hours? Maybe your energy? Just because you’re an introvert doesn’t mean you’ll get that remark or are lonely.[/quote]

I would say I am often alone to recharge, but not lonely. Two of the people asked about loneliness, one person volunteered that they are lonely… but then never spoke to me again! I don’t see any other factors besides these, which are not unusual IMO - no family nearby, only one child, I stay at home and yes I’m an introvert. Husband doesn’t work weird hours and doesn’t travel for work. In fact he often WFM on Fridays. I would say I am active, I take classes, go to the gym, and am part of a volunteer group. [/quote]
Maybe it’s like you suggested: most people work where you are and you’re SAH; most have more than one child and you have one. It can be hard for them to understand your life and they may think they would be lonely in your situation.

Still, that comment multiple times is odd.[/quote]

I agree it’s odd and I want to know if it’s me or them! [/quote]

Most of us don’t have time to ruminate about stuff like this. You do.[/quote]

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