Loneliness, the essential What makes you happy? Psychology: Ninth Edition in Modules answers “most people mention, above all else, close and satisfying relationships with family, friends, or romantic partners” [Bercheld 1985]. In summary, happiness often depends on social interactions. People who live alone and have little or no interaction with others begin to exhibit qualities associated with insanity. It is said that a person suffers from psychological disorders linked to the constitution of people who are not actually around him. Ironically, Americans of today's generation are increasingly isolating themselves through "social" media. The lack of real human interaction has led to an increasing number of people feeling depressed or even suicidal. Although loneliness is a harmful feeling, Americans have discovered that it is becoming increasingly unavoidable. Look at the different types of relationships. Whether friendly, parent-child, close, open or serious; the people involved - at some point - feel alone. “The nurse-patient is described as a fundamental resource for providing meaning to the lives, dignity and fulfillment of nursing home patients” (Journal of Medical Internet Research). We decide whether or not to stay in this relationship based solely on attention. When there is too much attention, we go crazy, and when there is not enough attention, we feel seriously deprived. Either way, not every relationship will be satisfying. Here too there can be negative attention, for example from fallen celebrities. Actress Winona Ryder, after ending her relationship with Johnny Depp, became depressed. She developed bad habits, but then received treatment. Another example is that of singers Chris Brown and Rihanna. After he beat her, she admitted that she still cared for him. ...... middle of paper ......ss. Some contributing factors include relationships, age, and social media. Loneliness can even be a feeling you can't escape. No matter how hard you try to escape, loneliness will catch up with you eventually. It is not necessarily a stage of life that one can completely overcome. Although you may not have encountered loneliness yet, you will at some point in your life. The problem with loneliness is that there is no warning; like death, when it comes for you, it will overtake you. “One of the biggest changes in self-perception over the past decade is how Americans view themselves in relation to others. Despite all the technological advances of the last decade, the desire for human connectivity remains” (Barna Group). “Ubuntu (oo-BOON-too), explained Desmond Tutu [1999], expresses the fact that my humanity is caught up, inextricably linked to yours” (Myers).