( Denim Jacket from DKNY, orange top from Forever 21 and jeans from Mango) We’ve all experienced the feeling of loneliness. Sometimes, when we’re around other people, all we want is to be alone — or to be left alone. But sometimes when we actually are alone, we feel empty, or disconnected, or like we’ve been left out. Like there must be something wonderful going on somewhere, and no one bothered to invite us. Where does that feeling come from? And, more importantly, how do we make it go away? I have a lot of experience with being alone. I have been working in this city for almost 4 years. I live by myself. So I’ve logged a lot of alone time. I find that when I’m alone and I’m engaged in some activity — when I’m really into it, not just going through the motions, even if that activity is as mundane as washing the dishes or laundry — then I don’t feel lonely. But if I’m sitting around, trying to figure out what to do and not feeling particularly inspired, then loneliness can creep
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