Most of my college friends are scattered across the country, so I largely have long-distance pals.
I felt anticipatory loneliness when some college friends came to town for a weekend — all of them long-distance friends, as many of mine are.
Whenever I meet someone my age in person, they're quick to tell me that they're lonely as well.
It has lessened with joining volunteer cohorts, going to yoga classes, and scheduling regular phone calls with those close long-distance friends.
I've started to appreciate them that much more when I get to see them — virtually or in person.
Persons:
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Organizations:
Service