I'm Scared Of Spending The Rest Of My Life Alone | The Age Of Loneliness | Absolute Documentaries

In this absolute documentary, people from all walks of life talk honestly about their experiences with loneliness, from a 19-year-old student to a 100-year-old woman. It investigates the social isolation in modern society that many people of all age and class suffer from.

Director: Sue Bourne

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From: The Age of Loneliness

#Loneliness #Ageing #MentalHealth

[zhugeliang]

Having children is no guarantee that they will want to have anything to do with you when you are old.

[juanitarichards]

I feel bad for these people but I've chosen to spend the rest of my life alone. My second marriage broke up in 1984 when I was 27. I chose never to marry nor live with a man again. I had a few relationships but never lived with them. My last relationship ended when I was 39 and I never dated again. I'm 64 now and never feel lonely. I love my own company, I have a few good friends and they all feel like I do. They haven't dated for many years but have busy lives with work and hobbies and traveling. I'm retired now and enjoy a peaceful life with my books, music and my garden. I love learning new things and doing research. For those who are lonely it would be a good idea to start community groups where they can get together, visit each other and go on outings together - picnics in the park, out for afternoon tea, movie afternoons, hobby groups or other shared interests - books, gardening, knitting, anything you can share with likeminded people. Adopt a about starting such a group in your community and visit each other.

[meenatural]

100 years old, 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and LONELY! Children are not a guarantee to save you from loneliness, friends are.

[sarahjones-jfpr]

However upsetting lonliness is, it is nowhere near as upsetting as a toxic relationship.

[janebufton]

Having children doesn't necessary give you a line for not feeling lonely as we age.

[EricaYE]

I like being alone. Peaceful and quiet. No drama and no excess messes to clean up. If I wanna socialize, I'll go out and socialize whenever I want.

[christinereich]

I live alone and expect to die alone. I am not afraid to die alone. If people weren't there when I was alive, I don't need them when I am dying.

[jillibrom]

I'm nearly 82 years old I was 43 when my husband died .Please take care of animals you will never be lonely doge give you so much love if you can walk them you meet so many like minded people .Don't be lonely have a dog .

[chetyoubetya]

It is not romantic relationships that are an issue for me it's having long-term friends who also pass away and the older you get the harder it is to find good ones again.

[anglophils]

I don't live alone. I live with my cat, Missy 😺. She's wonderful company. She almost always agrees with me. Pets are fantastic!

[gabrielletanner]

My husband passed a year ago 23 Jan, after looking after him for four years on my own, i've worked for thirty eight years, lost two babies. No Children. Im 70 on new years day. I've still been approached by men, not interested, always put other people first, now i can do what i like when i like. Eat when i like, or not. I enjoy my own company, i miss my husband but i'm not lonely. I campaign for animals on facebook and twitter. Love you tube, so many things to learn and i'ts company. Look after my neighbours dog when she goes out. Difficult for youngsters who dont know where they are going or what's going to happen in their lives. I went out and studied philosophy..met friends etc., i go the the local pub and have a meal, and know lots of people. Stop looking and start living for yourself..

[rogerlittreal]

I'm 93.... I'm not old. Love that.🙏🌎

[chrissttiiee]

Lonely people fall victim to scammers. That should be addressed.

[lindalee]

Alone but not lonely, I enjoy being alone.

[kevphillips]

Being in a relationship is seriously overrated .After years of being single I rarely get lonely .

[heatherboughton]

I find that if ever I have told someone I was lonely, they offer solutions. Why oh why do people assume that we haven't considered things ourselves. That is why we don't share. Because people are judgemental and people have forgotten that we are all vulnerable to these things in life. Loneliness is like a physical pain but I would rather be alone, than with the wrong people.

[Areli_Precious]

I’m 44, divorced 7 years ago and no kids. Not too many people nearby either. I’m preparing myself to accept this as a senior citizen because all I know and I’ve known is myself.

Some people have a huge family and they take them for granted. I’d do anything to see my mom and grandma again.

[abocas]

I am often lonely in a room full of people ....

[stormvet]

These people are all so honest and brave, trying to make the best of their circumstances.

[Dees]

You can be around people and still feel lonely