Why am I still lonely?

We have the largest circles of digital friends and followers in history. But is it enough? We tell ourselves we don't have time for more, but is that actually true?

I remember spending hours scrolling through posts and chatting, convinced I was enjoying it. Yet, it never filled the emptiness. My own posts were always full of energy and "good vibes," and naturally, that positivity brought back friendly replies. But something was missing. After hours of digital "connection," I still found myself craving a real friend and a real cup of coffee.

The difference is clear: when I spend time with friends in person, I come home feeling happy and complete. I don’t feel the urge to check my phone.

We’ve fallen into a trap. We’ve replaced "hanging out" with "chatting" because it’s convenient. It leaves us more time for the gym or Netflix, but it leaves our real lives empty. On social media, we only show our most likeable selves, not our real selves. Worse, we’ve created a culture where we attack anyone with a different opinion until they disappear.

We can do better than this. Real life is waiting.