Childhood trauma, including neglect, abuse and abandonment can cause you to feel lonely even in your adult life.
58 percent of U.S. adults consider themselves lonely, even when in a relationship!
Young adults are said to be twice as likely as older people to experience loneliness, with 79 percent of people between the ages of 18 – 24 claiming they feel lonely.
Similarly, 42 percent of adults ages 18 - 34 say they “always” feel lonely compared to only 16 percent of people 55 years old, or older. "Connecting" on social media can contribute to loneliness.
But by confronting the "inner critic" and fostering face to fact relationships, sometimes with acts of service, you can alleviate the pain you feel due to loneliness.