Where did the idea come from that wise old people tend to choose solitude instead of communicating with family and friends

What is the benefit of refusing to communicate with relatives in old age? Why is it better to focus on your own thoughts than to listen to other people? These are the questions we will answer in this article. More precisely, the answer is not us, but the heroine of today’s history, Maria Nikolaevna from Kherson.

I wonder if you would agree with our narrator that privacy is better than noisy company. Don’t hesitate to comment on this in the comments! In the meantime, we give our word to our Maria Nikolaevna.

I'm 63 now and I don't really talk to my family. After my 60th birthday, I realized how fast time is. So I just don't have the right to waste it on empty chatter anymore.



I used to see my friends every weekend and call my younger sisters at least three times a week. When I was young, I never spent a day alone. Now everything has fundamentally changed...



I enjoy being alone with my thoughts. Of course, I have not become a recluse and maintain some connection with the closest people. But at the same time, I try not to impose myself and to distance myself from those who do not respect my personal space.



One great Russian classic, Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, once remarked that a wise man with an age between companionship and loneliness tends to choose the latter rather than the former. After all, communication is a kind of delicacy that should be moderate. And I must say that I completely agree with this.



I now understand that loneliness for an elderly person is not a punishment, but a valuable gift. I used to miss every time I was alone. And now, thanks to solitude, I can calmly reflect on my life and learn to enjoy every moment.



Many psychologists advise you to talk to your family more often about your problems. Allegedly speaking is useful so as not to accumulate negative emotions. I firmly believe that it is much more useful to analyze your thoughts than to voice them.



What are your thoughts on that? We look forward to hearing about your thoughts on this topic from the comments! In the meantime, we say goodbye and wish you a beautiful day!