A woman living in Noida has sparked a conversation about loneliness in high-rise residential societies, saying that being surrounded by hundreds of people does not necessarily create a sense of community. Her video has resonated with social media users who said life in large apartment complexes can often feel strangely isolating despite the crowds.
(Also read: Woman rents 31st-floor home for the view, now can’t imagine leaving: ‘Emotionally dependent on it’)
Taking to Instagram, Namita Shukla shared her experience of living in a high-rise society and reflected on how little interaction there can be between people who live just metres away from one another.
‘Behind these buildings, there is only loneliness’
In the video, Shukla said, “These high-rise buildings have a lot of loneliness. There are towers, it's a society, because a community is made so that people don't feel lonely. But behind these buildings, there is only loneliness and hollowness.”
She went on to describe how residents can sometimes remain disconnected even from those living directly opposite them.
“No one pays attention to anyone, no one talks to anyone. The guy living in the flat opposite to you, whether you are alive or dead, it doesn't matter to him. This is completely true,” she said.
{{/usCountry}}“No one pays attention to anyone, no one talks to anyone. The guy living in the flat opposite to you, whether you are alive or dead, it doesn't matter to him. This is completely true,” she said.
{{/usCountry}}Shukla suggested that finding even a small circle of dependable friends can make a significant difference while living in such residential complexes.
“Just make two or three friends with whose support you can live your life here, otherwise life will become a living hell here,” she added.
Watch the clip here:
Her remarks highlight a contradiction often associated with high-rise living. While large residential societies are designed to bring hundreds or even thousands of residents into one shared space, physical proximity does not always translate into meaningful social connections.
Internet users relate to her experience
The video drew reactions from people who said they could relate to the sense of isolation described by Shukla.
“This is sadly so true,” wrote one user, agreeing with her observations about high-rise life. Another person commented, “Loneliness feels different here.”
A third user summed up the contradiction of crowded residential societies by writing, “So many people, yet so alone.” Another echoed a similar sentiment and said, “This is the reality for many.”
HT.com has reached out to the user for her comments, and the copy will be updated once her response is received.
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)