How Lonely are you? Try the UCLA Loneliness scale

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Moderate Loneliness

You answered this quiz consistent with people who are suffering from moderate loneliness.

A certain amount of loneliness is a normal part of most people's lives. But when your feelings of loneliness can become a bit overwhelming or more serious than usual -- like now -- it may be a sign that something isn't quite balanced in your life.

You may find that you could benefit by trying to reach out to others in your life -- right now. A close friend or family member whom you trust and talk to can go a long way in helping to relieve feelings of loneliness in many people.

I scored a 24.

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I feel much less lonely than I used to, so I was surprised to score 32 (Extreme Loneliness).

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You answered this quiz consistent with people who are having a normal experience of loneliness. This is usually not something to be concerned about, as everyone can feel a little lonely from time to time.

It can become a problem, however, if these feelings are long-lasting and don't seem to get better on their own, even when you're with others, friends or family.

Really? I have never felt lonely before. Besides, part of the reason I often feel people don't understand me is that they sometimes say I would feel lonely without friends, when that is not true. Also, I answered rarely for how often I feel completely alone because I feel like I could use more solitude.

Iam am feeling particularly lonely now because this evening, at work, a Member of Parliament was giving a talk and his researcher, a blond Woman of at least half my age who had the most pleasant face I recall ever seeing, she looked like she might be Polish but was English, one of those Women you see maybe once every 10 years and know she is the person you would really like to marry.

Well, I noticed her looking at me, and when I looked back, she smiled, then she came and stood next to me and made some comment about the MP, then there she was, not only did she continue standing right next to me, she was facing me rather than the speaker who she had her head angled towards while she continued to stand facing me about 6 inches away

Now Iam no expert on body language, but know this is the sort of closeness young lovers cannot help but adopt, and it gave me a taste of how pleasant life must be like if you are in Love with somebody you really want to be with, and they are in Love with you.

Made me so sad to get this taste of what happiness must be like but to know it will never be for real.
I don't know why she acted in this way?, I dont recall seeing her before, and though I usually look young, at the moment I have my grey winter tramps beard so easily look my 55 years.
Maybe she is just a naturally warm and close person?

She might have been attracted to you. Some women prefer older men.

I got 25 which is somewhat accurate at this point in my life.

Results of
The Loneliness Quiz

You scored a total of 38
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I scored 23.
Moderate Loneliness

You answered this quiz consistent with people who are suffering from moderate loneliness.

A certain amount of loneliness is a normal part of most people's lives. But when your feelings of loneliness can become a bit overwhelming or more serious than usual -- like now -- it may be a sign that something isn't quite balanced in your life.

You may find that you could benefit by trying to reach out to others in your life -- right now. A close friend or family member whom you trust and talk to can go a long way in helping to relieve feelings of loneliness in many people.

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You may find that you could benefit by trying to reach out to others in your life -- right now -

"You scored a total of 37"

I scored 23.

25. I'm part of some good online communities that help, I guess.