Unpopular opinion, there is always more complexity and culpability in these sentimental stories. Even in the broken social fabric of Western culture, there are

Unpopular opinion, there is always more complexity and culpability in these sentimental stories. Even in the broken social fabric of Western culture, there are still many opportunities to contribute to and find genuine community. However it requires a sense of humility and focus on others overself. Among other things. I know of many 'lonely' people who are highly dysfunctional and have burned their family and other communities that have tried to engage them. Sometimes people do get a raw deal and are genuine victims. Other times people reap the whirlwind of their own bad behaviours and attitudes. Sometimes a mix of both. Life is messy.