Loneliness is a growing problem in the world today. People are asking the question "How can I deal with loneliness?"
There are many reasons why people are lonely. A (n) 1 of situation is one reason. For example, the death of a husband or wife causes extreme loneliness—2 for people who live with their children.
Moving to a new place to live can 3 cause loneliness. Many people have to move for a (n) 4. They go to universities in other countries. They are 5 their families and their culture. And this is a big 6 of loneliness.
But maybe the worst reason to feel lonely is rejection (拒绝). For example, friends can become 7. They may argue (争论) over something. Later, one friend may say sorry. But the other friend may 8 the offer of peace. This kind of rejection 9.
So, how can we 10 these bad situations? First, experts 11 that people should use their time wisely. During 12 periods people should do whatever they can do to fight loneliness. Part of fighting loneliness is to try 13 things. Some people join local interest groups. Other people learn new skills. This way they get out of the house 14 they can be around other people.
When people are alone, they may start to 15 too much. Experts suggest that people shouldn't think about their loneliness all the time. They will become 16 if they only think about their problems. Thoughts like "poor me" make people unhappy.
Finally, lonely people can do something to 17 other needy people. Showing 18 to other people can be powerful. Then, they 19 thinking about their own problems. Love is the cure (疗法) for loneliness. Instead of waiting to be loved, we need to 20 love. Then we will receive a lot of love back.
