Loneliness

Even if surrounded by people on a daily basis, loneliness can't always be avoided.  It isn't a question about the number of people in the room, its all about how one feels about oneself.  Lonely people can be mean, selfish, stingy and seemingly undeserving of any affection.  They could well bring it upon themselves, but not by a conscious choice.  They just don't know how to make it different.  A pet might help, but they require attention, something an older person can't always give.  And if the older person dies, where would the pet go?  Older people do think of that.  Conversely, if the pet dies and the owner is over 80, a new pet isn't a reasonable choice.  Seems like a lose lose situation.  Somewhere out there, there is an answer but would we use it if we found it?  Doesn't seem so, does it?  At least so far..............................marge