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Re:Loneliness is a measure of self-understanding by freetime2 on Wednesday January 18, 2023 @06:22PM (#34434582)
I don't really agree that being able to effectively explain yourselves to is either necessary or sufficient to cure loneliness. It's a nice skill to have, and it may help certain people who are struggling to maintain relationships, though.

Take my relationship with my kids, for example. I don't feel lonely when I am with them, and I would not say our relationship is predicated on me being to explain myself to them or their understanding me.

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Re:Loneliness is a measure of self-understanding by ssgodderidge on Wednesday January 18, 2023 @06:27PM (#34434642)
I agree. "I'd have close relationships (and not feel lonely) if I could simply, accurately explain myself."<-- seems sus.

Not all people who are lonely are misunderstood. Perhaps others understand the person, but don't agree with their actions/thoughts/etc, so they isolate themselves from the person. Being misunderstood could contribute to loneliness, but it isn't the sole cause someone would be lonely.

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