It is one thing having other humans around us and it's another thing having truly nourishing, meaningful relationships that involve contact and support. What do I mean? Well unless your one of those who lives in an isolated cave, you probably do have people around you at least some of the time, you might even find your self having no time at all to yourself, but that doesn't mean your getting what you need from being with others.
What we most need from humans is a sense of support, an sense of being amongst others who are in some way like ourselves, that's to say we share similar thoughts. And that's what really important - sharing. the ability to share what your thinking and feeling with others, and to have the sense that they not only willing receive (understand) what your sharing, but are also willing to share their feelings, emotions, and thoughts with you.
Simple chatter with others doesn't meet this need. A gossip with the neighbour doesn't either. We, as humans, need to have meaningful connections with others where we can truly openly communicate. And believe it or not, that ain't as easy in today's world as you might believe. All the Facebooking and SMSing in the world won't give you what your yearning for.
That's why professional counsellors like myself train for years learning how to do just that - communicate in a meaningful way.
Need someone to talk to? Well I am ready and willing to be there for you.
