Psychology says people who feel loneliest in a crowded room aren’t socially anxious or introverted, they’re often the ones who learned early that being seen and being known are two very different things
Psychology tells us that the loneliest part of growing old isn’t being alone, but realizing that some friendships disappear as soon as you stop nurturing them, and understanding that they were never based on mutual care, but on your willingness to do all the emotional work
Psychology says that talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign you’re lonely, it’s one of the most effective ways the brain regulates emotion, rehearses decisions, and works through problems it can’t solve silently
