Because feeling lonely is not rare, it's more common than you think!
Sometimes it happens, the weekend arrives, you feel like going out for dinner, having a drink, chatting... but you look at your cell phone and there are no plans. All your friends are busy, out and about and you don't see each other as much as you used to. And then, you get that feeling that you're out of the game. Feeling lonely can be complicatedbut it can also be a sign that you need something different. And that, is not a bad thing.
In fact, we want to propose another way of looking at things. Because feeling lonely does not mean that something is wrong with you or that you are doing things wrong. On the contrary, it may be an opportunity to reconnect with yourself and to meet new people with whom you really want to share moments.
Feeling lonely is not a negative thing
1. Life changes, and so does our social circle.
What used to be a meeting every Friday, is now a WhatsApp group with no messages for months. Everyone goes at their own pace: work, family, moving... And this is the most normal thing in the world.
According to data from the State Observatory of the Undesired Society, a 13.4% of Spaniards aged 45 to 64 years say they often feel lonely. So don't, you are not the only one nor are you exaggerating. Simply put, things have changed. But only you can decide how you want to live this stage.
2. Society also has its good side
Although many times it may seem as something sad. Feeling lonely has its positive side. It allows you to stop the world a bit, listen to yourself and think about what you really feel like. Things like:
- Return to doing something you liked and had stopped doing
- Thinking clearly, without so much noise
- Resting from forced relationships or relationships that no longer add up
- Value your moments more and choose better with whom to share them.
In the end it comes down to live it your way and not as others say.
Meeting new people does not have to be embarrassing or lazy.
3. New ways to make plans... without complicating life
Today, there are super easy ways to meet people without having to juggle socially. No large groups, no awkward commitments. Just people like you, wanting to share a dinner, a meal or a different time.
For example, in POPULIT you can join plans with other people who also want to get out of the house, chat and have a good time. No pressure, no need to be "the life of the party". Just be yourself and let yourself be surprised.
4. Everything changes when you change your look
Imagine; it's Saturday, and you have no plan, you open an app, you see that there is a dinner in your area, you sign up... and you end up talking to someone who makes you laugh like it hasn't happened in a long time.
That's what happens when you stop seeing loneliness as something negative, and use it as an excuse to try new things.
Feeling lonely is not uncommon, it is human. The important thing is how you deal with it
Not always having someone to go out with doesn't mean you're doing something wrong. It just means that maybe it's time to open new doors, to make different plans, to connect with other people. who are also looking for the same thing.
Because in the end, feeling lonely does not have to be a bad thing. Sometimes, it's just life's way of telling you, "Move along, the good stuff hasn't happened yet!"
How about trying something new this weekend?
If this text has made you think, maybe it's the perfect time for you to do something different. Check out the plans we have in POPULIT, sign up for a lunch or dinner near you and discover what happens when you give yourself the opportunity to meet new people.
Sometimes, the tricky part is taking the first step into something new, but with POPULIT that first step is much easier than it seems.
