Everybody is Lonely (Meeting People is Easy Part 1)

Facebook, myspace, twitter, dating sites are a multi-million dollar industry; it seems people are constantly reaching out. We live in a culture of networking.  All it takes is a quick search and you can be in instant in contact with 100 people who have similar hopes, dreams, goals, or interests.  However this easy access does not ease loneliness; instead it seems to increase the isolation. Cyber-relationships and social networking sites are making us lazy and depriving us of human contact. Basic interaction is rapidly becoming a lost art.

 

Brain injury often destroys long-standing relationships and networks.  Not only has the survivor lost social skills, and friendships, but also even those without brain injury have problems forming relationships.   It seems hopeless – everybody is lonely.

 

This pervasive lack of human contact in society is indeed tragic.  However, this gaping hole in our culture works to your advantage. There is already a need.  It is up to you to fill it.  

 

Though there are countless negatives about brain injury it can help you approach life in new ways.  It does take initiative, practice, and a little effort but meeting people really is easy.  You just need to follow a few simple guidelines and you will find friends in no time!