Monday, February 14, 2005
Variation on a (lonely) theme
I made a post about being lonely in the wee morning hours when nobody's up, nobody's online, there's nobody to talk to. I'm fortunate to have a job where my time isn't so regulated; most of my friends aren't so fortunate. I'm not sunk in some deep, steep-walled depression, so it would be rude to haul them out of bed just to babble with me.
I received a couple of nice replies, including one from someone who hates spending dinner alone and wordlessly. I hear ya!
Dinner isn't so bad for me, I have Dad here, at least. Even before Dad, I had the dog and cat, hanging on my every bite, if not my every word. If you know somebody you think is really lonely, go out of your way to smile at them, at least say hi. Buddy up a bit. Find some casual dinner partners when YOU don't feel like being alone.
I know, I know, some people think it's risky. Be honest. If you're not interested in a close relationship, communicate that. You still may find some loyal and excellent friends. You know the signs to watch for. If they're sacrificing cats or rodents at midnight of the full moon while screaming in Latin...give that one a miss.
