Loneliness Is on the Rise. Are Closer Neighbors a Solution? | Retro Report

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[PacoOtis]

When I was a kid all houses had large porches on the front where people could sit and greet neighbors. I have not seen a porch on a newer house in decades. Uhmm?

[rebeccabilbrey]

I agree. Ive been dealing with lonliness more since i started chemotherapy. You have to be so careful both for your health and safty of others. Still it has been a blessing to have a few friends who call and check on me. My neighborhood is transitioning from older people who've lived here for years to short term rentals.

[carlborman]

Pandemic for me was incredible. Work from home. Was easier with small children no daycare. I lost all my " fake " friends.i took the time to love myself and really take care of me. Being alone is awesome. Not needing no one is incredible

[macthesaltydog]

Cohousing does a great job balancing privacy with community. Most new mainstream housing only gives you only privacy, which fosters loneliness. Also, cohousing is an amazing place for kids. They can run free with loving, trusted neighbors keeping an eye on them. I raised my 3 kids in Heartwood Cohousing. It's the best thing that could have happened to them. They often express how grateful they are to have been able to grow up here. They had many adults who were very positive influences for them. Their teachers regularly commented on how mature they were for their age and how skilled they were at communicating with people of all ages. Our kids (now in their 20's) have remained incredibly close to all the other community kids they grew up with – like family.

[duo]

4:57 Maslow's hierarchy of needs; no one thing is ever enough, ever

[nowaywithyoueveragai]

The social fabric was totally ripped apart in the last 30 years. Was it the growing polarization? The crime? The lifestyle?

[SusanA]

Except that it doesn't take into account the disabled or the elderly, who perhaps couldn't get from their home to their vehicle, I like it.

[Rambam]

This might have been nice for me at one point, but now in my age I'm not really fit for any community.

[craisins]

My city has some great co-op housing options that could easily be scaled up and adapted to other cities. It’s not for everyone but they’re definitely for a lot of people. This was interesting to watch.

[CK-huvz]

Seems like a great idea until you get trapped near an annoying neighbor. I do have my community along with my privacy where I live. I prefer having my own home. It is about balance for me.

[bhiggins]

Most people are disappointing, arrogant, selfish, annoying, & just outright suck. I'd prefer to be alone.

[Annie-lljp]

Steph, appearance is way too important to you. You can no more judge a book by its cover than you can judge a person by their appearance. I strongly suggest you get over your shallowness and get past people's appearances and look deeper. You may be surprised by what you find. As for myself, I think it would be a lovely community to live in. Yes, I need my privacy, and I need those times when I just want to be alone. But at the same time, it would be comforting to know there are people around me who care enough to check in on me if they think somethings wrong just as I would do for them. And be able to get together to share a meal, talk, and enjoy each other's company. 😊😊😊

[Annie-lljp]

Healthwolf, I think you mean there's nothing wrong with being alone, and there's not. But there's everything wrong with being lonely. Their two different things.

[Balint-ys]

Our media keeps telling us that our neighbors are our enemies, if they have different political opinions, skin color or religious beliefs. What did anyone expect would happen?

[fljohnson]

Interesting... I’d like to see more racial diversity and cohousing on a smaller scale.

[heathwolfe]

There is nothing wrong with being lonely. I love being lonely. There is nothing wrong with being lonely. Some people can't make or force other people to like them. That's why some people are lonely. 🤔

[cortashaelam]

Relationship with God is the most important. You're not here for yourself, you're suppose to serve others, then you won't be lonely.

[charlesb]

Absolutely not! More space between neighbors is the solution.

[lillypatience]

Your prices are ridiculous. I can buy two single family homes for the price of your two bedrooms. Explain why your property is more desirable? Community is everywhere in West Sacramento. Don't need to pay for it.

[TheSouthIsHot]

Don't buy more house. Buy more LAND.