Q: Why is loneliness sometimes worse during the holidays?

Q: Why is loneliness sometimes worse during the holidays?

A: Part of the problem is that expectations are unrealistic. Everyone thinks they are supposed to be happy and surrounded by lots of people all the time. They think everybody is supposed to be really busy. That's not the case for a lot of people, and many people are disappointed because of this and feel sad and lonely. If you've been working your whole life and suddenly you are not in that environment, you may miss jovial events around you during the holidays. If you have suffered a loss, not just a job or move, but have lost someone through death or divorce, the holidays can be particularly challenging. Sometimes you can be surrounded by others, but still feel alone. Sometimes retired people have moved away and may be in a new community. Or perhaps their friends have moved away or are limited in their mobility. Their whole social network may have been disrupted. They may not have family around for the holidays.

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Totally agree with this Marlene and thank you for sharing this. xo

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Truth!

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You are so very welcome my friend, Jennipain!
Thanks for the post Mr._Brightside!

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