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Loneliness on the Road?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by awesumpossum333, Jan 25, 2022.

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  1. Jan 25, 2022 #1
    awesumpossum333

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    Thinking about becoming a truck driver, but how do you guys deal with loneliness on the road? What ways to stay connected to other people on those long drives when loneliness starts to creep in?
     
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  3. Jan 25, 2022 #2
    LameMule

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    Lot Lizards
     
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    MacLean

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    Tinder.
     
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    Wasted Thyme

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    If you don't think you can handle being alone on the road.

    Find another career.
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2022 #5
    bonder45

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    Tinder, Grindr, Hinge, Whisper, Facebook dating.
     
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    LameMule

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    Truckersonly...
     
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  9. Jan 25, 2022 #7
    Texnmidwest

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    All kidding aside, one can get pretty isolated on the road. Cell phones help us keep connected to friends and family. A good headset is a must. In most truck stop diners it is not hard to find someone to shoot the bull with for a while. But loneliness is just a part of the job. After a while you will learn how to combat it.
     
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  10. Jan 25, 2022 #8
    MacLean

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    I enjoy the solitude and being away from the kids. Mostly being away from the kids.
     
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  11. Jan 25, 2022 #9
    Ffx95

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    This job is better suited for people that tend to be loners. But other folk mitigate the loneliness by having a pet or keeping in touch with family and friends on the phone.
     
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  12. Jan 25, 2022 #10
    Last Call

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    It's easy... just go spend 5 minutes in a public place...after you observe 5 minutes of the Special Kind of Stupid .. 90% of the people are
    You will be glad to spend the next 2 or 4 weeks by yourself
    At least thats how it works for me
     
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