There is a huge difference between being alone and lonesome. The worst is being surrounded by many and feeling miserable because you are not accepted or ignored. For sure many can rely to that but I keep wondering how come if that is the case and also many complain they need a friend there's no way to realize this. I like the picture... I believe my children would say the same as you just did although with us it will easier happen at primary school and highschool (the lower levels) than university.