Is it normal to feel lonely even when I'm around people?
Relationships & Divorce
Feeling lonely in a crowd is very common and usually indicates a lack of meaningful connection rather than a lack of people around you.
feeling lonely isn't about being alone; it's about feeling disconnected and misunderstood. You can be surrounded by people and still feel profoundly lonely if those interactions lack depth, authenticity, or emotional connection. This often happens when you feel like you have to wear a mask or when conversations stay surface-level. The antidote isn't more people, but deeper, more authentic connections with the people already in your life, or finding new Interpersonal relationship where you can be genuinely yourself.