LifestyleThe GuardianWhat are you yearning for? We took to the streets to find out
People on the streets of Glasgow share what they are yearning for, from seaside places to friendships and getting back to the gym.
Longing for someone – or something – can be even more thrilling than getting what you want. That knowledge has inspired endless movies, but what do real people yearn for? We asked the question in Glasgow In a world of instant gratification, is it any surprise that many of us have fallen back in love
A reporter asked people in Glasgow what they are yearning for, as the idea of longing enjoys a cultural resurgence in entertainment and on social media.
Answers ranged from a remembered place by the sea to valued friendships and getting back to mixed martial arts training at the gym.
The piece suggests yearning, once seen as a weakness, is now being shared more openly, especially among younger people on social media.
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