A subtle trait of people who are very lonely is that they often have vivid imaginations. They spend a lot of time diving deep into their own interior world, oftentimes because it feels safer than the real world, which is full of difficult situations and other people who could potentially hurt them. Daydreaming provides an escape from their loneliness. It allows them to picture connections they might not have or see a version of themselves they'd like to embody. There's no active harm in having a strong imagination, but living life in your head can make it feel even harder to actually connect to other people.

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