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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The internet and phone can't take away the lack of seeing people and hugging them..everyone blames thee net for every problem but there are OFF switches on devices

Grateful4you · M

@bookerdana Exactly right. I'm much like my dad, I enjoy being physical. He was alway's putting his arm around someone and telling one of his corny jokes. People actually sought him out. A great role model for me.

bookerdana · M

@Grateful4you someone mentioned when America was making its way across the wilderness but there was community in those towns..they even helped build each others houses

Grateful4you · M

@bookerdana Absolutely, that still happens in North Dakota and Black Hills of SD. They have to rely on each other. Trade and bartering is still a part of the community lifestyle.