There is a epidemic of lonliness in the USA why is this?

With cell phones, the internet? I'm wondering, are those two things indeed the exact problem?

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LadyBronte · 56-60, F

A history of being taken advantage of by those who are disrespectful, dishonest and not trust worthy keeps people from reaching out and making connections with others.

Grateful4you · M

@LadyBronte Yes, but those people have existed since the beginning of time, I think there are other factors at large here.

LadyBronte · 56-60, F

@Grateful4you Yes, they have, but wiith the advent of meeting strangers via the internet - those people are more likely to surface on a much broader level. More people are affected, hurt and eventually broken. In the past...you married within your own community or a neighboring community. Everyone knew everyone, people's reputations proceeded them. Today, strangers can pretend to be any damn thing they want to and there's no one who knows the difference. It is an issue.

Grateful4you · M

@LadyBronte All valid and true observations.Thanks for a valuable contribution to the thread hon.