Is the Western Culture now comfortable with loneliness

[Accardo]

Loneliness has thrived really well in the western world, young people aged 16-18 complain in multiple online channels like reddit about how consistent loneliness catches up with them in places like America for instance. Is it really something that is no longer considered a crisis? Because it's really tough how people go a day or week without having physical contacts with other bodies, maybe friends or family. Is it something that has helped the economy thrive over there too? As a result of self reliance and everyone looking out for themselves for ends meet.

[Thiagovictor_240]

  I believe this has been exacerbated by the societal norms in the the west especially in the United states of America where young adults and teenagers are expected to move out of their homes when they turn 18.
   This severs familial bonds and distances such individuals from their families which leads to loneliness .
   Also, social media has drastically reduced human to human interaction, young people are always glued to their devices, most of their interactions are online. When these things happen, loneliness becomes the order of the day.

[uneng]

I'm already used to it. There are some people who claim it's a kind of voluntary loneliness, but it's bullshit. Nobody likes being alone all the time. People just want to be together with those of the same kind, and when they fail doing so, they prefer being alone than being surrounded by people who have nothing to do with their tastes. It's not about being fine with loneliness, but about not having any better alternatives.

The tendency is that we become more and more lonely, as selfishness and egocentrism grow inside people, making them unable to give up on their personal desires and wishes to live together others. Moreover, the variables nowadays regards personal preferences are so many that hardly ever you are going to find someone who matches your personality.

It's depressing to imagine in the future your network of contacts and your romantic partner are going to be AI robots, due to other humans being unbearable to live together.

[Accardo]

It's depressing to imagine in the future your network of contacts and your romantic partner are going to be AI robots, due to other humans being unbearable to live together.

A future like that isn't likely going to happen, robotics would do a lot of companionship job for humans but will get less humans who would comfortably take them as romantic partners, the emotional connection won't be there, regardless of how sophisticated tech builders try to make it look.

[programmer3666]

Loneliness has thrived really well in the western world, young people aged 16-18 complain in multiple online channels like reddit about how consistent loneliness catches up with them in places like America for instance. Is it really something that is no longer considered a crisis? Because it's really tough how people go a day or week without having physical contacts with other bodies, maybe friends or family. Is it something that has helped the economy thrive over there too? As a result of self reliance and everyone looking out for themselves for ends meet.

I don’t perceive Western culture to be in any way comfortable with loneliness, but it does seem more common there because of lifestyle and independence. Many people focus on work, personal space, and self-reliance, which can sometimes lead to less social interaction. At the same time, loneliness is still a real issue and a lot of people are speaking up about it, so it is definitely not something that is fully accepted or ignored. It is more like a growing challenge rather than something people are okay with. I guess that’s also why many psychologists are well paid in Western countries, because people often need someone to talk to and vent to, just to ease stress and deal with that sense of isolation.

[passwordnow]

Loneliness has thrived really well in the western world, young people aged 16-18 complain in multiple online channels like reddit about how consistent loneliness catches up with them in places like America for instance. Is it really something that is no longer considered a crisis? Because it's really tough how people go a day or week without having physical contacts with other bodies, maybe friends or family. Is it something that has helped the economy thrive over there too? As a result of self reliance and everyone looking out for themselves for ends meet.

There are also Asian countries that are having this problem. So, this isn't only limited to the West but also to the Eastern countries in Asia. I don't know about the Middle East and other countries but, it causes a lot of anxiety based on the culture. Maybe that there's relation to economy about the loneliness but it's about the surroundings and the cultural differences they have. They chose to be lonely like not having to marry because they find it economically bad if they're going to have a baby which can serve as someone's happiness but it's expensive. And by that Asian countries, one of it is Japan in the list:

[uneng]

It's depressing to imagine in the future your network of contacts and your romantic partner are going to be AI robots, due to other humans being unbearable to live together.

A future like that isn't likely going to happen, robotics would do a lot of companionship job for humans but will get less humans who would comfortably take them as romantic partners, the emotional connection won't be there, regardless of how sophisticated tech builders try to make it look.

But there isn't emotional attachment between human beings these days too, anyway. So robots could work as temporary relief for human needs which were supposed to be supplied by another human beings. The fact you brought up on this thread regards loneliness is an indicative of that.

People are lonely, because the companion of another human beings isn't being emotionally rewarding for them. This phenomenon happening nowadays goes against nature, because we are originally social beings. To live deprived of rewarding and meaningful social interactions is sickening on long run.

[$crypto$]

That might be the culture in western countries where they live more comfortably in loneliness than in a crowd full of noise, it could be that they are more into privacy so they don't have much physical contact with their neighbors there.

What I know is the crisis in South Korea where many of its citizens do not want to get married and this causes a population crisis, they are more alone, if you want to get married it must be at a high cost because it may be a culture, there are also Japanese who have similarities where they are better off lonely and not much physical contact with people --- what I said once read in an article.

[Kelward]

When I was little we used to hear stories about the western world that you cannot visit your family members and friends without informing them first that you were coming to visit otherwise they might not receive you because they didn't plan for visitors. As Africans we could visit our family and friends without informing them and they will be very delighted that you remembered them to the extent of paying a surprised visit. Although this culture has somehow changed because we now have phones to call and the reason why we call is not because they won't be happy to receive us but to be sure that they are at home. Most African societies don't have a problem of loneliness, friends and loved ones can even be angry at you for not calling and visiting them.

One of the major reasons why I believe that loneliness is gradually creeping into the lives of our younger generation is because of social media, many young people prefer to be active on social media than physical interactions. Modem families hardly have quality times where they can sit together and interact, everybody will be in the same living room but busy with their online devices.

[Stablexcoin]

Loneliness has thrived really well in the western world, young people aged 16-18 complain in multiple online channels like reddit about how consistent loneliness catches up with them in places like America for instance. Is it really something that is no longer considered a crisis? Because it's really tough how people go a day or week without having physical contacts with other bodies, maybe friends or family. Is it something that has helped the economy thrive over there too? As a result of self reliance and everyone looking out for themselves for ends meet.

Loneliness is not a good thing. It cant help the society, instead it will crumble the interesting conversation within the soceity. While growing up, my Dad used to sit out cool evening, discuss with colleagues and freinds about life. They talk about politics, sport, economy, industry realisation and many other thing as an adult. In my turn to become an adult you hardly see anyone have that time to sit out on a regular day. Adults are over stressed the moment the come back from work the first thing is to rest. While other use the free time to play video game or continue a side hustle.

[Spaceman1000$]

Loneliness has thrived really well in the western world, young people aged 16-18 complain in multiple online channels like reddit about how consistent loneliness catches up with them in places like America for instance. Is it really something that is no longer considered a crisis? Because it's really tough how people go a day or week without having physical contacts with other bodies, maybe friends or family. Is it something that has helped the economy thrive over there too? As a result of self reliance and everyone looking out for themselves for ends meet.

I think is about the western way of living, were people want to remain private and disassociate when others. I've had African who relocated from Africa to the Western World complaining seriously about loneliness, they can stay for weeks without having a conversation with a neighbors, most of the neighbors are not even interested in your greetings or pleasantries, And that's is totally opposite of the African culture, were we reach out to neighbors, friends and family almost on a daily basis,  neighbors always sit together at night and discuss societal issues.

[Akbarkoe]

Loneliness has thrived really well in the western world, young people aged 16-18 complain in multiple online channels like reddit about how consistent loneliness catches up with them in places like America for instance. Is it really something that is no longer considered a crisis? Because it's really tough how people go a day or week without having physical contacts with other bodies, maybe friends or family. Is it something that has helped the economy thrive over there too? As a result of self reliance and everyone looking out for themselves for ends meet.

Maybe we are used to introverts, this understanding is increasingly widespread like anti-social people and if the population is large then it can indeed be said to be a crisis, the economy may be slow especially in the transportation industry because most of them are at home, but on the other hand delivery services will be increasingly crowded in this environmental situation.
 
With the development of digitalization, people don't need to leave the house much anymore to earn money (work), so yes, this is indeed part of the impact of digitalization.

[KingsDen]

Loneliness has thrived really well in the western world, young people aged 16-18 complain in multiple online channels like reddit about how consistent loneliness catches up with them in places like America for instance. Is it really something that is no longer considered a crisis? Because it's really tough how people go a day or week without having physical contacts with other bodies, maybe friends or family. Is it something that has helped the economy thrive over there too? As a result of self reliance and everyone looking out for themselves for ends meet.

Was there a time that loneliness was considered as crisis?
I am from Africa, I grew up in an environment where children assemble every night after daylight play to listen to folk tales from the elderly ones. We always do things as family and there was nothing like loneliness.

Meanwhile, we have heard that in countries like America people hardly know their neighbour because everyone appears to be busy. So, this has started for a very long time. It should not be a new experience.

[Royal Cap]

I would say that not all loneliness is bad, especially at that age many people want to be themselves to find their own identity, It's quite normal in Western culture, it's not that someone is unhappy just because they are alone.  So I think those who are writing online can actually be a part of it. Many people are comfortable being alone and busy with their work or careers. So I think there is a problem but not everywhere or for everyone in the same way. For some people it's difficult for others it's freedom.

[BADecker]

Loneliness is partially a deception. God is present with all of us all the time. We simply don't realize it because we listen to the devil telling us that we are alone. It's also why we get married... so that we are not alone. God instituted marriage to prove to us that we are not alone.

[Rockstarguy]

Loneliness has thrived really well in the western world, young people aged 16-18 complain in multiple online channels like reddit about how consistent loneliness catches up with them in places like America for instance. Is it really something that is no longer considered a crisis? Because it's really tough how people go a day or week without having physical contacts with other bodies, maybe friends or family. Is it something that has helped the economy thrive over there too? As a result of self reliance and everyone looking out for themselves for ends meet.

I believe in a region like this, people choose to be lonely. In the Western world, they may face some economic crises, but it is not as severe as in some developing countries. In the Western world, the average person can afford to engage in activities that will keep one busy. If you want to see real loneliness, go to some developing countries that are facing harsh economic crises; they can't even afford a lifestyle or participate in activities that will keep one lively, because everyone is just thinking about how to survive.

Loneliness is not about the environment; real loneliness is the absence of money. With the availability of money, you would know what you really want to do to keep yourself busy.

[BADecker]

Since so many people work for Big Pharma one way or another, the only culture they are happy about is the one in the lab.

But those medical people certainly are NOT lonely.

[Mhizlove]

The western culture is not really comfortable with loneliness because you see most if the people in America and UK has labelled it as a public health concern. The thing is that the kind of life they live promotes independence more than the community with the long working hours, people do relocate often and the online life too, some people they are not even close to family with all this loneliness can cause side effects on society structure.

It can help in productivity and self reliance a little but emotionally the people are not safe, in this kind of scenario the society will be moving forward but many people or hearts are quietly silent and empty

[Fiatless]

The western culture is not really comfortable with loneliness because you see most if the people in America and UK has labelled it as a public health concern. The thing is that the kind of life they live promotes independence more than the community with the long working hours, people do relocate often and the online life too, some people they are not even close to family with all this loneliness can cause side effects on society structure.

It can help in productivity and self reliance a little but emotionally the people are not safe, in this kind of scenario the society will be moving forward but many people or hearts are quietly silent and empty

Western culture indirectly promotes loneliness. A culture that doesn't promote close relationships with family and friends will lead to loneliness. In Africa, you have the responsibility to look out for your family members and neighbours. It is only in Western and some Asian countries that someone would die in their house and it would be unknown for many weeks or even months. In Africa, if you don't see your neighbours for one or two days, it is normal to look out for them. You are always in contact with your family members. We live in a communal society where interaction is part of our lives.  But this is not the case in some countries.

Sometimes I wonder why people commit suicide in some developed countries. Maybe it might be related to loneliness. Even in the face of hardship people in poor nations still manage to live happily because they have support from friends and family.

[AVE5]

Loneliness has thrived really well in the western world, young people aged 16-18 complain in multiple online channels like reddit about how consistent loneliness catches up with them in places like America for instance. Is it really something that is no longer considered a crisis? Because it's really tough how people go a day or week without having physical contacts with other bodies, maybe friends or family. Is it something that has helped the economy thrive over there too? As a result of self reliance and everyone looking out for themselves for ends meet.

Sorry if I may ask, does the events that keeps the residents and relatives there apart part of a passed law? I don't live in the Western world and I'm curious to know how people there are coping with such circumstances with such restriction policy or O should say it's a lifestyle of the people but if it's a lifestyle, then it shouldn't termed LONELINESS because it's a life they personally choose and anyone that's not comfortable by it can alway a change either you change environment or take the bold step to meet with others.
In my opinion, this way of life in that Western world as said would also encourage residents there to work hard for themselves knowing that you pay your bills by yourself and you also have more private time than sharing with others.