Given the choice between an elderly person living alone in the countryside and a young recent college graduate living in a major metro area, who do you think would have a greater chance of experiencing loneliness? While many seniors do suffer from loneliness, you may be surprised to learn that people in their 20s and 30s experience loneliness today more than any other age group. In fact, the post-college years are when loneliness peaks despite opportunities to interact with others in the workplace or other social environments. A Front Row Seat to Everyone’s Highlight Reel When you view someone’s social media, chances are you’re seeing a “highlight reel” of their life. When you compare your behind-the-scenes footage to that highlight reel, it can leave you feeling unaccomplished and isolated, which further leads to loneliness. Given that millennials are very involved with social media, it’s no wonder their age group is lonelier than any other age group today. WHY SO MANY YOUNG PEOPLE ARE LONELY And How to Stop It
Attorney Spotlight: Allan Silverstein Bronx Native, Experienced Attorney
Allan Silverstein is the Managing Attorney at the Cellino Law in Manhattan. He’s also a proud Bronx native whose family role models helped shape his career path.
“I was born and raised in the city and worked my whole life here,” he says. “I became a lawyer because of role models like my uncle, who was a lawyer, and my desire to help others. I was always taught by my family to stick up for those who cannot stick up for themselves.” Those values, plus his longtime fascination with history, politics, and political figures like Abraham Lincoln, who had a background in law, are what ultimately led him to pursue a career in law. He worked his way through college and took law school classes at night while working in the City of New York’s controller’s office during the day. This job gave him experience on the defendant side of personal injury claims, but it was clear to Allan that wasn’t where his passion lay. Allan now has over 30 years of experience representing plaintiffs on personal injury cases, and he still loves coming to work every day. “My job is my passion, and my work here is my priority,” he says. “I get great satisfaction when I’m able to help somebody who’s been hurt as a result of somebody else's negligence. When they feel they have gotten a measure of justice and they express gratitude and thanks for our help, it’s a rewarding feeling.” Though the last year and a half has been unprecedented, Allan says he’s focused on communicating with clients and keeping them updated on their case and where the court system is at. This exceptional communication does not go unnoticed. Here are what two recent clients had to say: “I would definitely recommend Allan Silverstein to anyone injured in an accident. Allan was very patient, professional, kept me well informed, and answered all questions that I had. He has been a lawyer for a long time, and he clearly shows it.” –Michael C. “Allan Silverstein is the most patient, attentive, and driven lawyer I’ve ever encountered. I recommend this law firm to anyone and everyone seeking compensation for an accident, injury, and all other law services.” –Donta W. Outside the office, you can catch Allan rooting for the Yankees or any other professional New York sports team. He also loves playing racquetball, traveling, and spending time with his wonderful wife of over 35 years and their daughter and her husband, who just welcomed a baby into their family.
The Post-Dorm Friendship Drought Even before the advent of social media, people moved away from the conditions that created friendships when they left their college dorms. According to sociologists in a 1978 study, there are three conditions that lead to making friends: “proximity, repeated and unplanned interactions, and settings that encourage people to let their guard down.” Young people are much less likely to come across these conditions in their lives after college. How to Fix It Loneliness isn’t easy to tackle. It takes time and effort to alleviate, and it starts with actively looking for opportunities to form relationships with other people. It can be scary putting yourself out there, but you might be surprised by how accepting other people can be. Rejection is always a possibility, but so is the remedy to your loneliness. You’ll never know how many future friends you may have until you get out and look for them!
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